Apply ISA-certified arboriculture expertise to Oak Bay’s urban forest, assessing tree hazards, retention potential, and species suitability. This full time term begins January 2027.

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture seeks an Arborist to maintain indigenous and ornamental trees. The technical work combines tree assessment, inventory data, pruning, and natural system management. You will also support construction impact mitigation and tree health monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess trees for hazards, retention potential, and species suitability
- Maintain tree inventory data and support preventive maintenance programs
- Perform planting, pruning, climbing, removals, and brush cleanup
- Monitor tree health, safety, hazards, and emergency situations




- Coordinate parks staff and collaborate with other departments

Requirements:

- Arboriculture, urban forestry, plant sciences, or horticulture diploma
- Two years of related experience
- ISA certification or equivalent and Certified Tree Risk Assessor
- British Columbia Pesticide Applicator's Certificate
- Tree inventory software experience and valid BC driver's license

Bring tree risk assessment, inventory, pruning, and urban forestry skills to Oak Bay’s Parks team for this 13-month term.

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📌 ISA Certified Urban Forestry Arborist (Oak Bay)
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