Field Arborist
3 weeks ago
The District of North Vancouver is a vibrant community that values its natural environment and strives to provide exceptional services to its residents and visitors. Our Parks Department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Field Arborist to join our team.
Job OverviewThe Field Arborist will be responsible for performing a variety of skilled arboriculture tasks, including risk assessment, planting, pruning, removal, disease treatment, and investigating tree-related complaints. The successful candidate will have the ability to direct and supervise the work activities of one or more subordinates and provide direction to and check the work of internal crews and external contractors.
Key Responsibilities- Assigns, directs, and participates in the work of one or more crews engaged in climbing, pruning, tree planting, and removal tasks.
- Issues work requests to crews and contractors for specific arboriculture tasks; provides instruction and checks the work during progress and upon completion to ensure conformance.
- Inspects and identifies diseased trees or trees posing an actual or potential hazard to public safety; determines required treatment; undertakes emergency control action as required.
- Provides information, assistance, and interpretation to the public and internal and external stakeholders regarding arboriculture and urban forestry-related policies, regulations, and procedures; including issuing permits, investigating complaints, and recommending appropriate remedial actions.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records, files, and correspondence related to the work performed.
- Assists in the development and implementation of arboriculture maintenance, forest management, and planting programs in accordance with department priorities, regulations, and industry standards.
- Safely operates tools and equipment associated with arboriculture work, including pruning, rigging, cabling, and felling.
- Occasionally performs tree climbing activities to undertake required tree maintenance work.
- Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in arboriculture and urban forestry work.
- Considerable knowledge of tree species, diseases, and integrated pest management methods.
- Ability to direct and supervise the work activities of one or more subordinates.
- Ability to provide direction to and check the work of internal crews and external contractors.
- Ability to conduct site inspections, investigate complaints, and take or recommend appropriate remedial action.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with the public, and internal and external contacts, and provide information and assistance related to the work performed.
- Ability to maintain and process office records, including skill in operating Microsoft Office and related computer programs.
- Skill in the safe use and proper care of tools and equipment required to perform the work.
- Ability to work after hours and on weekends to respond to emergencies.
- Ability to perform physical labor and work outside in inclement weather conditions.
Completion of a diploma in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training or experience. Required certifications and licenses include: Certified Arborist (ISA or equivalent); Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ); and a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License. Preference will be given for a minimum three years of demonstrated progressive related arboriculture experience in a municipal setting.
How to ApplyThe District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. We are looking for enthusiastic and results-oriented individuals who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. If you are interested in this position, have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. Please apply online with your cover letter, resume, and current dated driver's abstract at https://www.dnv.org. This position will be open until filled. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.
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