Park Technician: Arborist

Reg FT, JP2026-70

Job No: RJP
202670

Location:

Fort St. John

POSITION TITLE:

PARK TECHNICIAN: ARBORIST

DEPARTMENT:
Parks

SALARY: $45.33 per hour, as per BCGEU Collective Agreement.

Guided by the Urban Forest Strategy, the Arborist performs a variety of skilled arboricultural tasks as required for the operational maintenance of a variety of coniferous and deciduous trees on municipal land. In the off-season, the Arborist assists with the preparation and planning pertaining to the Urban Forest Strategy, as well as, snow/ice control and maintenance of outdoor recreational activities.

Ability to perform the work under minimal supervision.

Works under the supervision of assigned supervisor/manager within applicable department.

Will provide instruction, direction, information and/or supervision of other employees and contractors as designated.

• Inspect and identify diseased trees or trees posing an actual/potential hazard to public safety, determine remedial action; complete tree risk reports and maintain tree inventory records.
• Plant, prune, trim, remove, hand weed, disease treatment, water, fertilize and mulch.
• Inspect, monitor, track and control pests through application of pesticides.
• Assist in the further development and technical support to the City of Fort St John’s Urban Forest Strategy.
• Prepare and direct annual planting plan and contact suppliers for available plant and materials.
• Participate in off season snow and ice control and maintenance of outdoor recreational activities
• Respond to enquires from the public, investigate complaints and recommend appropriate remedial action.
• Assists in the development of Safe Work Procedures and Safe Operating Guidelines.
• Ensure the completion of the required safety related documentation including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, hazard and risk assessments, traffic control plans and pre-job safety meetings.
• Create presentations and educational campaigns as required.
• Perform or coordinate routine maintenance on equipment.

• Knowledge, ability and skills
• Quantity of work
• Cooperation and teamwork
• Reliability
• Attendance and punctuality
• Compliance
• Health and Safety

• Completion of a Degree or Diploma program in Arboriculture, Horticulture or Urban Forestry including or supplemented by courses in arboriculture or a related apprenticeship program, plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training or experience
• International Society of Arboriculture Certification (ISA)
• ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor or equivalent
• Chainsaw certification/ qualification or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence and safe driving record
• BC Pesticide Applicator’s License (Landscape) is considered an asset
• WHMIS
• The successful candidate must be able to pass and maintain a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in arboriculture, horticulture, and urban forestry work.
• Considerable knowledge of tree species, diseases and integrated pest management methods
• Ability to direct and oversee the work of employees and contractors engaged in arboricultural work.
• Ability to prune trees in an appropriate and aesthetically pleasing manner following ISA Best Management Practices.
• Ability to set up a safe work zone following legislative requirements and exercise considerable care to ensure the safety of the operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public, contractors, and other departments
• Be a proactive team member that contributes to a positive work environment.
• Ability to exercise…