Foreperson [Arborist]

Job title:

Foreperson [Arborist]

Company

Davey Tree

Job description

Additional Locations: N/APrimary Locations: Ontario, Burlington, 6-4450 Corporate Drive, L7L 5R3Requisition ID: 203717Position OverviewAt Davey, your office is the outdoors. Every day brings a new adventure, and our national footprint provides you the opportunity to see and experience different parts of the country. Clients hire Davey because we are expert professionals, and we only hire candidates who can deliver on that promise every day. You’ll have a chance to do what you love each workday, and your team will have your back. Whether you’re working independently or as part of a crew, you’ll be given the training, resources and flexibility to do your job – and to do it safely, every day. A career with Davey means you’ll be able to take care of your family and responsibilities at home while still getting your daily dose of adventure.Job Duties

• Safely and efficiently lead multiple crews and equipment in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
• Responsible for all safety metrics within the district.
• Assist in recruitment of team members.
• Provide mentorship, training, and oversee development.
• Take the lead in planning, sequencing, and execution of assigned work for crews.
• Provide support, expertise, and leadership on specialized jobs.
• Support other regions where required.
• Operate up to 8-ton crane.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance of all equipment within a specific location.

Qualifications

• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• 3-5 years’ experience as Arborist.
• 5+ years as a supervisor/lead.
• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Certificate in crane operation, up to 8 ton required.
• Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• ISA Certification is required.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills.
• Pesticide and herbicide license preferred.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP Matching Program.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email .Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law. It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination. In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.To preview Davey’s relevant EO/AA plan, please submit a written request to: The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn: HR, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law – English | Spanish
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Supplement – English | Spanish
Right to Work – English | Spanish
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
E-Verify Participation

Expected salary

Location

Burlington, ON

Job date

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:40:58 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (hiring-jobs.com) you saw this job posting.