ISA Certified Arborist

  • Calgary, AB
  • $32.00-36.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Wright Tree Service of CanadaThe Position: ISA Certified ArboristType: Full-timeReports To: General ForepersonAbout Us:Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.Why Wright Canada Holdings:
  • A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship.
  • Pay rate of $32 to $36 per hour.
  • Monday to Friday work week.
  • We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots.
  • Medical and Dental benefits.
  • Employee Ownership potential.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Prune trees to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches to improve their structure, appearance, and safety.
  • Ensure proper pruning techniques are followed to avoid damaging the tree.
  • Work with tree-climbing techniques or aerial lifts for larger trees.
  • Supervise arborist laborers or tree care crews during tree care projects.
  • Coordinate and manage tasks on larger job sites, ensuring smooth operations and safe practices.
  • Evaluate site conditions and recommend the best tree care practices for the location.
  • Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
  • Requests repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
  • Maintain detailed records of tree care activities, including treatments, inspections, and maintenance schedules.
  • Other duties as required.
Experience and Knowledge Expectations:
  • Current ISA Certification, or ability to obtain certification.
  • 2 years’ experience trimming/ pruning trees in a residential setting.
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license with less than 6 demerits; air brakes endorsement is considered an asset.
  • Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening.
  • Valid First-Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.
  • Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.
  • Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.
  • Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
  • Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.
  • Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.
  • Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be considered an asset.
Join Our Team:Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.We appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted. The posting will remain open until the role is filled.

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