Arborist

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Environment & Parks Department is looking for a dedicated Arborist to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• Scheduling and record keeping
• Operation and normal maintenance of equipment and tools required for the performance of other assigned duties.
  
  

In addition to other Parks-related duties as assigned, this position is responsible for:

• Operation and maintenance of Parks Tree Trim Truck/Aerial Lift (with up to 75 feet lifts) and associated Chipper
• Operation and maintenance of powered and manual tools related to tree maintenance
• Safely pruning or removing trees on public and private property
• Providing direction and guidance to the Parks Maintenance Worker II/Tree Maintenance position, Contractors and Parks staff in tree related functions
• Ensuring and maintaining a safe work environment
• Scheduling work
• Maintaining accurate records
• Operation and normal maintenance of equipment and tools required for the performance of other assigned duties
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Driver’s License Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement.
• ISA Arborist Certification along with ISA approved courses in Technical and Hazard Safe Tree Rigging/Felling and Aerial Lift Pruning
• Minimum 2 years prior work experience and training in Urban Forestry, Forestry, Horticulture or other related field
• Completion of Chainsaw Operation and Safety
• Aerial Lift Operation
• Personal Fall Protection courses
• Ability to work shift work as needed for operational efficiency
• Physical ability to work year-round in an all-weather environment
• Ability to withstand physically strenuous duties for sustained periods of time is essential in this position
• Basic computer skills
• Organization and scheduling skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead crews
• Demonstrated customer service skill
  
  

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $39.71 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
  
  

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.