Arborist Apprentice

We are currently seeking Arborist Apprentices to join our team for the 2023 season. These individuals will be joining a growing company with opportunity for advancement based on demonstrated ability and desire.

**Duties**:

- Assist climbers and other crew members in tree care and maintenance, on the ground and aloft including running ropes and rigging equipment, debris management and removal, chipping, bucking wood and other tasks as required
- Setup and maintain work zone, following all applicable legislation and safe work procedures
- Operate chainsaws, stump grinders, chippers and other equipment and assist in the care and maintenance of equipment
- Meticulously organize and clean worksite
- Participate in ongoing formal learning opportunities as required, including but not limited to environmental, safety, technical and apprentice training
- Possess and maintain or be willing to obtain certifications in Emergency First Aid / CPR C and AED, Ontario Chainsaw Operator Training, Working at Heights, Aerial Rescue, Aerial Lift, Crane Operations, Apprenticeship, ISA Qualifications, Environmental Site Assessment, Erosion Control

**Qualifications**:

- Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly
- Attention to detail, sense of urgency and manual dexterity
- Able to follow directions and maintain focus in fact paced situations
- Valid provincial driver’s license (G or D) with clean drivers abstract, preferred
- Previous arboriculture or landscaping experience, an asset
- Previous environmental protection experience or training, an asset
- Post-secondary education and/or graduation, an asset
- Graduation from of Arborist Groundworker or other Pre-apprentice or Apprentice programs (Humber College, Fleming College, Algonquin, etc.) preferred

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $23.30-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Common surfaces sanitized regularly, social distancing in effect. Other precautions and restrictions as applicable.

**Experience**:

- outdoor work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person