arborist
Posted on June 04, 2026 by Employer details Green Drop Tree Care
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dangerous. Odours. At heights. Noisy. Outdoors. Work setting: Urban area. Various locations. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Manage landscaping projects. Prepare proposals. Estimate costs. Write specifications. Prepare contracts and tenders. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products. Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions. Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Plant and move trees. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification. Arboriculturists Trade Certification. Chemical application certificate or licence. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Word. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Area of specialization: Horticultural consulting. Plant knowledge and identification. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits.- Location 1230 Meridian Rd NECalgary, ABT2A 2N9
- Work location On site
- Salary$25.00 to $35.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3592728
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dangerous
- Odours
- At heights
- Noisy
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Urban area
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
- Manage landscaping projects
- Prepare proposals
- Estimate costs
- Write specifications
- Prepare contracts and tenders
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
- Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
- Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
- Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
- Plant and move trees
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
- Arboriculturists Trade Certification
- Chemical application certificate or licence
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Word
Landscaping experience
- Residential projects
Area of specialization
- Horticultural consulting
- Plant knowledge and identification
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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