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Arborist
Job Number: 2
Positions: Arborists (NOC 2225)
Employer:1414986 Inc. operating as Ottawa Valley Tree Experts
Type of Position: Full-Time, Year Round and Permanent
Wage: Between $25.00 to $34.00 per hour based training and experience
Benefits: Annual Salary Review and Relocation Assistance
Language of Work: English
Credentials: High School Diploma and Vocational Training or Certificate and Commercial Driver’s license (DZ/AZ or ARZ)
Experience: 2 years or more
Locations of Employment: 152 Moonstone Road, Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 and surrounding areas
throughout the west end of Ottawa including Stittsville, Carp and within the National Capital Region
Hours of Work: 40 to 60 hours per week from early morning to early evening
Own Tools Required: Steel toe safety boots
Ottawa Valley Tree Experts is looking to hire experienced Arborists/Abroculturalists. Competitive wages based on position and experience.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Must possess tree and plant knowledge have the experience in plant and tree identification
- Experience in professional tree climbing and ability to climb trees using ropes, harnesses and climb ladders to access work areas
- Ability to examine trees to diagnose problems and disease and carry out various treatments such as pruning and repairing damaged areas
- Pruning, trimming and shaping trees to enhance their appearance, health, value and to prevent interference with buildings and utilities
- Ability to cut and prune trees from trees, treetops and commercial vehicles equipped with elevation equipment and hoists in accordance with industry practices
- Ability to perform tree trimming and removal from extreme heights and in aerial settings using ropes, harnesses, ladders or other support structures
- Experience operating chainsaws, brush-cutters, rigging, lowering devices, chippers, stump grinders and other industry equipment
- Experience maintaining tools and machinery
- Ability to cut out dead, low hanging and undesirable limbs
- Ability to carry out tree removal and stump grinding
- Ability to oversee and manage daily crew
- Ability to perform grounds man duties as required
- Must be able perform strenuous work, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending crouching and kneeling
- Dedication to maintaining safety standards and safe work environment for entire crew
- Must be organized, have excellent oral communication skills and be able to prepare clear written reports documenting completion of projects or services
- Must be able to operate commercial vehicles and have valid commercial driver’s license (DZ/AZ or ARZ) and clean abstract
- A good work ethic, team player and have effective interpersonal skills
- ISA Certified Arborist preferred
- Arboriculturists Trade Certification
- An apprenticeship program is available for Arboriculturists
You will need your own transportation as there is no public transit to our shop located at:
152 Moonstone Road, Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0
Services delivered across the National Capital Region
Check our website at Ottawa Valley Tree Experts https://www.ottawavalleytreeexperts.com/
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ottawavalleytreeexperts
How to Apply:
Resumes can be sent by email to info@ottawavalleytree.com
Applications may be sent by Fax to 613-831-4171
Applications also accepted by Telephone at: 613-831-2493