Tree Climber

Job Description:

• Perform various activities related to urban forestry/arboriculture on private and commercial properties


• To include tasks such as tree diagnostics, climbing, pruning, removal, stump grinding, cabling, stumping, fertilizing, and planting


• To operate and perform maintenance on specialized equipment including brush chipper, stump grinder, and chainsaws in a safe and efficient manner


• Heavy lifting required

Assets/Skills/Education Required:

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Urban Forestry or similar courses from a recognized institute


• A certified arborist is preferred


• Minimum of Two(2) years climbing experience


• Competent in all tree climbing skills, including assessing safety hazards, tying in, rigging limbs down safely


• Responsible with strong work ethics


• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills


• Outstanding communication and client relations skills


• Attention to detail and quality work


• CPR/First Aid an asset


• Transportation to yard required


• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle record.