Arborist 1 - (Internal/External- #26/021)

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  • Prince George, BC
  • 39,74 $ par heure
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 7 jours
  • Postuler facilement
Help Enhance Prince George's Urban Forest in this Specialized Role!About our community:Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community. It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports. Prince George's central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world. And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George - spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you! Discover all these opportunities and more!About our organization:The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs, and professional development, the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.About the opportunity:The Arborist 1 is responsible for performing skilled arboriculture work, which includes identifying trees and tree pests, as well as inspecting, caring for, and maintaining trees in municipal parks, greenbelts, streets, and other municipal properties. Important responsibilities of this challenging position also include planting, cultivating, pruning, and removing hazardous trees.About your background:The ideal candidate should have completed Grade 12 and hold a Certified Arborist Technician designation, along with an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certification. A minimum of one year of relevant work experience in the arboriculture field is required, along with a strong commitment to safety and customer service excellence. Additionally, the candidate must obtain a WUAA/HEBC Falling & Bucking Endorsement, a Pesticide Applicator's License, and certifications in Chainsaw Safety and Fall Protection within six months of being hired. A qualification as a Tree Risk Assessor would be considered an asset. The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a clear Police Information Check for offences related to the position. Applicants who meet the one year of experience requirement and have completed coursework in arboriculture, horticulture or a related discipline may be considered. A baseline hearing test is required.Why You Will Love Working for our Parks & Solid Waste team at the City of Prince George:
  • Enhance city parks and enjoy the results of your efforts!
  • Work in a team environment in a variety of settings throughout the city.
  • Enjoy a competitive wage of $39.74 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits and pension package.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by May 8, 2026 to:Want to know more about this exciting career?Please refer to the job description on our website for more details!Want to know more about living and working in Prince George?Please visit: /The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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