ARBORISTS / TREE CARE

Hiring: Skilled Arborists (2 vacancies)
Company: BC Plant Health Care Inc.
Location: 18465 53 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 7A4

BC Plant Health Care is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated arboriculture company that delivers professional & ethical tree care throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We are passionate about raising industry standards, preserving the environment, and enhancing our communities. bcplanthealthcare.com

Main duties:

• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease,
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions.
• Plant and move trees
• Direct crews
• Survey and assess work sites

Employment groups: Students, Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Apprentices

Salary: $25-35 CAD/ hour
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time 40 hours / week
Start date: As soon as possible

Employment conditions: Morning, Day
Language of work: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years, in a related field.
Experience: 2-3 years of related experience, minimum

Work Site Environment: Dangerous, Odours, Outdoors, At heights, Noisy
Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification is an asset, but not required to apply. Candidates with ISA may be given priority.

Work Location Information: Various locations in the BC Lower Mainland

Personal Suitability
Organized, Excellent written communication, Excellent oral communication, Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Client focus

Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits:
Health benefits
Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits

Other benefits
Parking available, Free parking available, Team building opportunities, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Transportation provided by employer, Wellness program

Long term benefits
Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) matching,
Group insurance benefits,
Other benefits

Financial benefits: Carpool mileage and gas paid

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Apply — please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter to:
bcphcjobs@gmail.com
subject: Arborist / Tree Care position

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