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.