Apply arboriculture expertise with the City of Vancouver, pruning and removing trees around energized hydro lines and public spaces. This regular full time position works across boulevards and parks.

The Arborist IA leads an arboriculture operations crew while performing skilled and semiskilled tree care. Duties include allocating work, reviewing crews, answering public enquiries, and providing training. The work includes climbing, aerial bucket truck operation, planting, transplanting, and emergency tree control.

Key Responsibilities:

- Allocate, check, and review arboriculture crew work
- Prune trees around energized hydro lines
- Operate bucket trucks, chippers, ropes, and safety harnesses
- Plant, remove, lift, and transplant established trees
- Identify hazardous trees and undertake emergency control action

Requirements:

- Utility Arborist certificate of qualification
- International Society of Arboriculture arborist certification
- Level I First Aid Certificate
- Class 5 British Columbia driver's licence or higher
- Street tree and boom truck experience, or equivalent training

Use climbing, rigging, pruning, and crew leadership skills to maintain Vancouver's boulevard and park trees safely.

📌 City of Vancouver Utility Arborist
🏢 City of Vancouver
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