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ISA Certified Arborist
Winnipeg, Manitoba · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago
Project Management
About the role
- The ISA Certified Arborists play a crucial role in managing the health and safety of trees in urban and rural environments.
- This position is responsible for various tasks related to the care, management, and preservation of trees, including diagnosing tree diseases, pruning, planting, and ensuring safe tree removals.
Responsibilities
- Perform crown thinning, crown raising, and crown reduction to promote healthy growth
- Coordinate and manage tasks on larger job sites, ensuring smooth operations and safe practices
Requirements
- During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster
Benefits
- Medical and Dental benefits
- Train and support team members in learning about tree identification, tree removal procedures, tree disease identification and treatment, and other aspects of the job as needed
Company info
- Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.
- Why Wright Canada Holdings:
- A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship
- We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots
- Working shifts, Monday to Friday
- Employee Ownership potential
- Essential Job Duties:
- Prune trees to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches
- Trim overgrown trees to improve their structure, appearance, and safety
- Ensure proper pruning techniques are followed to avoid damaging the tree
- Remove trees that are dead, diseased, or pose a hazard to people or property
- Use appropriate equipment (e.g., chainsaws, ropes, cranes) to safely remove trees in tight spaces
- Work with tree-climbing techniques or aerial lifts for larger trees
- Supervise arborist laborers or tree care crews during tree care projects
- Evaluate site conditions and recommend the best tree care practices for the location
- Inspect trees for signs of disease, pests, or structural problems
- Assess tree health and recommend corrective actions, such as pruning, pest control, or soil management
- Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices and operating procedures
- Use appropriate tools for each task
- Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment
- Request repair or replacement of equipment when necessary
- Maintain detailed records of tree care activities, including treatments, inspections, and maintenance schedules
- Keep track of equipment and material usage, reporting the status of trees as needed
- Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's culture of safety and employee ownership
- Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
- Other Duties:
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