ARBORIST

Job Title: Arborist (NOC: 2225)

Employer: MJR Tree Service Ltd.

Location: 7647 Superior Road Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0

Salary: $28/hr. for 40 hrs. per week

Vacancy: 2 vacancies

Terms of employment: Permanent and full time

Start Date: as soon as possible

Intended job posting audience:

• Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not

currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application

Job requirements

Languages

• English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Duties

• Daily Management of work crew

• Training and Supervision of workers

• Tree climbing and tree maintenance utilizing current ansi standard practices

• Operation and maintenance of various power tools

• Performing client consultation

• Diagnoses and treatment recommendations for tree related pathogens

• Working in compliance with company policies and procedures

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat, Safety glasses/goggles, Gloves

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver’s license

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding ,

Manual dexterity, Ability to distinguish between colors, Combination of sitting,

standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

• Urban area, Remote location

Work Site Environment

• Dangerous, At heights, Noisy, Outdoors

Personal Suitability

• Organized, Excellent oral communication, Client focus, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills

Area of Specialization

• Horticultural consulting, Plant knowledge and identification, Tree service

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Word, MS Excel

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions, Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease, Plant and move trees, Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products

Landscaping Experience

• Residential projects, Park and recreation sites

Work Setting

• Landscape contractor

How to apply

• By email: shane.mjrtree@gmail.com