Take a Bough Tree Care Ltd. is seeking an Arborist for our contracts in Vancouver Lower Mainland. Its a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position, $37.00/hour paid on a bi-weekly basis. Overtime compensation is based on the current BC Employment Standards Act (1.5 times the regular wage paid if the daily hours exceed 8 hours or the weekly hours exceed 40 hours). Two weeks of paid vacation each year.

Location of employment: Various locations in Lower Mainland
Start date: As soon as possible

Job duties:
Use knowledge of horticulture and landscaping techniques to ensure properties are maintained at a high level of quality with close attention to detail.
Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease, and apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions.
Identify plants, select rigging gear, and have knowledge of how to fall, limb and buck trees, chip brush, cut wood and clean-up sites after tree care operations.
Read and interpret blueprints;
Providing groundwork support for tree trimming operations, including operation of a chain saw and the chipping and loading of trimmings and brush;
Assist with job-site set-up, and debris removal;
Operate landscape maintenance equipment as directed;
Perform routine maintenance work on equipment;
Source and order parts needed for repairs and maintenance.

Requirements:

Completed secondary education;
Must have at least 3 years of Arborist Technician experience or combination of experience and education in agronomy, forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping or landscape technology;
Valid drivers license is required;
Good knowledge of tree biology and pathology;
The ability to read plans and maps;
Ability to work from heights;
Must be willing to work in all weather conditions;
Must be able to speak, read and write in English;
Must have an interpersonal skill that allows communicating effectively with clients and other workers, be flexible, team player organized.

To apply, please email your resume to or mail your application to our head office business mailing address at 1960 Rufus Dr., Nort Vancouver, BC, V7J 3L7.