Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Additional Locations: Vancouver Island
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 226037

Position Overview
As a Utility Arborist you get to apply your skills for our customers across various utilities. You will support multiple service points across our various contracts ensuring we are constantly able to meet and deliver on our clients expectations.

The pay rate for this position is $41.14- $47.40.

Job Duties

Provides line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers and rail customers

Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.

Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients

Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy

Removal of hazardous trees

Removal or trimming of trees and brush encroaching onto utility or transportation rights of ways

Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Responsible for job site set up, clean up.

Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation required.

Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred.

Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.

Minimum 3 years experience.





Strong tree and shrub identification skills.

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.

Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.

First Aid certification preferred.

Additional Information

Full time. Year-round employment.

Seasonal positions also available

Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including assistance with tuition

Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service

Excellent Benefits package and RRSP matching program

Paid Sick Days (BC Only)

Safety Boot Allowance (BC Only)

Employee Referral Program and other company perks

Daily Per Diem where required. Hotel and other expenses covered.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Prospect Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

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📌 Certified Utility Arborist (British Columbia)
🏢 Davey Tree Expert
📍 British Columbia