Permanent Labourer (Arborist) - Parks & Trees

Requirements:

• High School diploma required.
• NB Class three (3) driver's license with E endorsement (air brakes) would be considered an asset.
• ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborist considered an asset
• Three (3) years of experience in urban forestry or arboriculture related work.
• Use industry recognized pruning and tree removal practices.
• Experience with municipal operations.
• Ability to work after hours, function as an on-call employee, and work shift work if required.

Join our team as a Permanent Labourer - Arborist with our Parks & Trees Department in Fredericton!

As an arborist with the City of Fredericton, you will be a vital member of the Parks and Trees Division, contributing to the health and beauty of Fredericton's Urban Forest including street trees, parks, open spaces. This position requires a combination of aerial work including climbing and bucket truck operation. You will be a vital member of a crew, performing daily work varying between structural pruning and care of trees in streets around utilities, parks and greenspaces, removal of mature trees in a street setting to other various equipment operation depending on the season.

What You'll Do:

• Tree care, maintenance, and removal in an urban setting around buildings, utility lines, traffic and the public.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment used to perform required duties.
• Working knowledge in proper pruning and tree removal techniques as set by International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Position duties require heavy physical exertion.
• Ability to work in a team environment or individually, as required.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment which may include aerial lifts, brush chippers, stump grinders, chain saws, brush saws, farm tractors.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Responding to after hours emergency work.
• Responding seasonally to after hours snow and ice control.

What You Bring:

• Positive contribution to your team and coworkers.
• Strong desire to work on a team to accomplish goals.
• Perform required duties of the division to a proficient and safe manner.
• Perform arboricultural duties as outlined by the supervisory staff of the Division.
• Awareness of New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Awareness of pest and disease affecting trees in our urban environment.
• Knowledge of tree planting in parks, boulevards, and greenspaces.
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ensure excellent customer service dealing with the public.
• Strong desire to work on a team to accomplish goals.

Perks:

• Bi-weekly benefit spending allowance of $263.26
• Health, Dental and Pension plans.
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the city operates.
• Opportunities for growth in the position

Ready to be part of something exciting? Apply today!

How to apply:

• Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before February 11, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. AST.

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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