Tree Climber

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Competition #: 3016 – 2023A
Salary scale: 13 ($33.26)
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Deadline: 2 June, 2023

Purpose of position

Work involving the pruning of trees located on property or in parks, gardens, and road medians belonging to the City, and, on occasion, the pruning of privately owned trees.

The work is carried out under supervision according to clear, detailed instructions. The tree pruner must help ensure the optimal conservation of trees when removing dead, undesirable, or dangerous branches, while respecting the physiology of the trees. He/she must also carry out tree cutting, bolting, bracing, and surgery. A senior employee will oversee his/her work and ensure that work is carried out according to the instructions provided.

Qualifications

  • Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), Secondary Level, in Arboriculture-Pruning from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education.
  • Permit to operate a branch chipper and stump grinder.
  • Quebec Class 3 driver’s license.

Experience

  • A few years experience in tree pruning.

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