Arborist - Regular Full-Time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on September 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM Job ID: 24-U138 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks Operations Job Description: Job Title: Arborist Competition Number: 24-U138 Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Pay Rate: $43.00 (2024 rates) plus benefits Hours of Work: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Competition Opening Date: September 4, 2024 Competition Internal Closing Date: September 12, 2024 Competition External Closing Date: September 18, 2024 Job Overview The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Arborist to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Division, Parks Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Parks Operations, in this unionized position you will be expected to perform a variety of arboricultural operations on Township properties. The Township is home to a vibrant urban tree canopy and natural areas and as an expert, you will participate in the continued management of these valued areas where communities and wildlife thrive. Responsibilities • Inspect and identify diseased trees or trees posing an actual/potential hazard to public safety, determine remedial action and undertake emergency action, and write tree risk reports as required • Assign, supervise and participate in the work involved in pruning, planting, watering, fertilizing, treating and removing trees with a small group of employees • Respond to and answer a variety of questions from the public on arboricultural matters • Investigate complaints and take or recommend appropriate remedial action • Develop and issue work requests to contractors for specific arboricultural tasks, and oversee the work accordingly • Perform related work as required Qualifications • Completion of a Diploma program in Horticulture supplemented by courses in arboriculture or a related apprenticeship program, plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training or experience • Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in arboricultural and urban forestry work • Considerable knowledge of tree species, diseases and integrated pest management methods and the ability to direct and oversee the work of employees and contractors engaged in arboricultural work • Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and answer questions related to arboricultural work • BC Pesticide Applicator’s License (Landscape) is considered an asset This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust (Child Safety). The successful candidate(s) will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (Note - Not required as part of the application process, however will be required upon consideration for employment). Required Certifications/Licenses Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. • BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License and the Driver Factor Report will not be accepted. • Certification as an Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture • International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply. Apply Now Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: hrinfo@tol.ca Opening Date: September 4, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: September 18, 2024 11:59 PM Back