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Arborist Ia

Vancouver

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About this job

The Arborist Ia is a lead worker position in Vancouver's Parks, Recreation, and Culture department responsible for pruning, maintaining, planting, and removing boulevard and park trees while supervising an arboriculture operations crew. The role involves hazardous work at heights using specialized equipment and tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead worker allocating, checking and reviewing arboriculture crew work
  • Perform tree pruning around energized hydro lines and in parks using power saws and hand tools
  • Operate aerial bucket truck and climb trees using ropes and safety harness
  • Identify diseased or hazardous trees and undertake emergency control action
  • Respond to public enquiries, provide on-the-job training, and participate in presentations and demonstrations

Qualifications

  • Completion of tenth school grade plus considerable experience in street tree operations and boom truck operation
  • Experience with climbing equipment, rigging techniques, and planting/transplanting techniques
  • Utility Arborist Certificate of qualification required
  • International Society of Arboriculture Arborist certification required
  • Level I First Aid Certificate required

At a glance

Posted: September 24, 2026
Application close: October 22, 2026
Position start date: October 2026
Regular full-time employment
Union: CUPE 1004 Parks

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Job details

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Experience Level
Entry level
Municipality
Vancouver
Province
British Columbia

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Posted
October 9, 2026
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Confirmed on the employer's site October 9, 2026
Deadline
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