Current Career Opportunities
Arborist - Climber
1+ years minimum production Arboriculture / Climbing experience
Proficient in pruning and removal of trees of all varieties
Professional and safety oriented, leadership and team skills required
Job Duties-
Provide Arboriculture services and inspections to client properties
Provide pruning and removal of trees up to electrical limits of approach
Responsible for climbing, pruning and removing trees as per work specifications
Capable of basic daily maintenance of truck, chipper and trimming equipment
Management of customer service, job site, and crew operation
General labour activities
Education/Assets/Other-
Class 5 or 3 Drivers license
Working knowledge of modern arboriculture climbing & rigging techniques.
Electrical safety and awareness and understanding
Chainsaw sharpening and tool maintenance, wood chipper and stump grinder daily maintenance
ISA certifications (Utility Tree Worker, Arborist)
Medical and Dental benefits program after 3-month probationary period.
Job Type: Full-time
Preferred candidate will have the following qualifications-
College diploma in the following majors: Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Horticulture
ISA Arborist certified (willingness to work towards certification) 1+ years climbing experience with knowledge of rigging, Ddrt / SRT, Crane work
Chainsaw Safety Certificate
Fall Arrest Certificate
Whimis Certificate
Class 3 Drivers License
Experience using Altec / Versalift booms
Experience using wood chippers, stump grinders
Experience using gas powered equipment
Experience using pruners, sheers, and other arborist equipment
Confident, safe, and efficient in all aspects of tree removal and pruning operations including working in proximity to hydro and utilizing cranes and aerial lifts where required.
Tree Works Limited 1810 Purcells Cove Road Halifax, nova scotia b3p1c1
Geoff Talbot treeworks@ns.sympatico.ca Preferred Contact: Email
