Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Senior Manager (Vegetation Management)
Job Title: Apprentice Utility Arborist
Location: North Vancouver, BC (Various locations in BC)
About Us: Established by Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Inlailawatash is an innovative and growing First Nations owned company providing a range of natural and cultural resource services. Comprising natural resource, forestry, fisheries, archaeology, and GIS professionals, Inlailawatash prioritizes respect for Indigenous and environmental values throughout its business.
Visit www.inlailawatash.ca for more details.
Job Summary:
Inlailawatash is looking for Apprentice Utility Arborists (level 1 or 2) that can perform a variety of skilled arboriculture tasks, which might include tree risk assessments, tree climbing, hazard tree removals, Bucket truck operation and assistance with all aspects of Utility Vegetation Management work, primarily in North Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. As well as various projects spanning across BC. An Apprentice Utility Arborist assists with utility vegetation management crews and contractors engaged in the removal of vegetation from proximity to high voltage electrical conductors. Considerable independence, Safety conscious, ability to follow instructions and demonstrate proper judgement, is exercised as part of this job.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist experienced arborists in tree risk assessments, inspects sites and trees for damage and hazards, perform job estimating, tree inventories, and tree appraisals, and prepares arborists reports.
- Inspects and identifies diseased trees or trees posing an actual or potential hazard to public safety; determines required treatment; undertakes emergency control action as required.
- Works closely with the TWN’s Public Works Manager and TWN’s contractors engaged in construction and land development work that takes place on TWN’s Reserve#3 as well as on lands governed by the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations (MST Development Corporation).
- Performs physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions. Chipping debris, utilize chainsaws, ropes and rigging.
- Assists in site set-up and take-down, including equipment handling and maintaining site cleanliness.
- Perform additional duties as required or assigned.
- Safely operates tools and equipment associated with arboriculture work including operating an aerial lift truck, pruning, climbing, rigging, cabling, and felling.
- Occasionally performs tree climbing/aerial lift activities to undertake required tree maintenance work.
- Works collaboratively with the Vegetation & Tree Services Manager to manage and coordinate all key areas of the Vegetation Management program, including Utility Vegetation Management:
Education/Experience
- Completion of a diploma in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, BC Utility Arborist level 1 or 2 plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training or experience.
- Willing to work towards becoming a certified utility arborist.
- Interest in First Nations cultural and environmental values and stewardship is ; past work with First Nations is considered a definite asset.
- Experience working in a team environment, especially in a physical outdoor industry
- Relevant professional designation considered an asset
- Current clean Class 5 Drivers license with air brakes endorsement
Technical Skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills, detail oriented
- Fair knowledge and understanding of the Utility Vegetation Management
- Ability to perform Tree Risk Assessments
- Fair knowledge and understanding of Tree Biology
- Strong awareness of the importance of safety; ability to develop and implement safety protocols and procedures in coordination with work crews
- Experience using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)
Personal Attributes
- Thrives in a constantly changing environment, able to handle a range of tasks and responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, tact in building and maintaining relationships
- Identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner (gathers and analyzes information, and develops alternative solutions using a reasoned approach)
- Ability to proactively take ownership of projects and independently drive them forward
- Able to work independently and as part of a high performing team
- Desire to learn and comfort with learning on the job
- Comfortable working outdoors that involves some physical demands
Travel: Travel will be required for meetings or training and fieldwork.
Working Hours: 40 hours a week
Expected Start Date: ASAP, willing to wait for the right candidate.
Compensation: $28 - $36.00 per hour
Apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Applicants of Indigenous ancestry or heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.
The position comes with full benefits and a pension plan. Excellent career opportunities, including funded Apprenticeship Program to qualify as a Certified Arborist, and attractive benefits package offered with this role.
We thank you for your interest in advance. Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.00-$36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Where are you currently located?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Vancouver, BC V7H 2V6
