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Are you an experienced climbing arborist looking for a new career opportunity? Garibaldi Tree is offering the chance to practice tree work in one of the most beautiful places on Earth – Whistler, British Columbia.
From the start of spring ‘till the end of fall, your outdoor office is guaranteed an amazing view of the Whistler Valley. Then, when winter arrives, whether you ski, board, or snowmobile, you’ll have a few months to recharge and get up the mountain.
About Garibaldi Tree & Landscape
Garibaldi Tree is an established tree company with nearly three decades in business servicing Whistler and Pemberton. We’re a small but robust team of tree care experts, climbing arborists and groundworkers. Here’s a little of what you can expect when working with us:
- Extended health (massage, physio, etc.), vision, disability and dental benefits.
- Joining a company that values and rewards integrity, growth and persistence with competitive, above-industry pay.
- Seasonal employment; our season typically finishes around the end of November and starts back up in March. Please note that the exact timing varies depending on the weather, so some flexibility with your schedule is appreciated.
- Sharing your knowledge and passion for trees and the natural environment with coworkers (and a boss) who are equally passionate.
- Being part of a fun, experienced and highly knowledgeable team.
Position Overview
We’re looking for an experienced climbing arborist with at least five years of experience to join our team. In this role, the candidate will perform all aspects of tree work in residential, commercial and municipal settings, including tree pruning, removals, clean up, stump grinding, and equipment maintenance. The candidate will also communicate with clients where appropriate and ensure that projects are carried out efficiently and safely.
This role requires a commitment of approximately 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. Our official hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however, they are subject to change depending on the weather. For example, in the summer months, we typically start earlier and finish earlier to beat the heat.
Please note that we prefer candidates who plan to stay in the area long-term. We welcome both international and Canadian applicants. If you are an international applicant, we will require a valid work permit.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and perform safe tree service operations according to project directions and instructions.
- Safely climb, prune and remove trees using industry-standard techniques.
- Operate and maintain equipment such as saws, chippers, stump grinders, ladders, pruners, ropes and rigging.
- Safely operate our chipper truck and other vehicles, as required.
- Evaluate and control hazards to effectively maintain a safe work site.
- Collaborate with and lead an experienced crew to ensure a continuous workflow.
- Interact and communicate with clients in a professional, friendly manner to ascertain their needs and expectations, ensuring high satisfaction levels throughout the job process.
Please note that in addition to the key responsibilities listed above, other responsibilities based on skills and experience may be discussed, such as:
- Perform tree health assessments using industry-standard techniques and tools.
- Conduct project estimates.
Qualifications and Experience
- Five or more years of experience working in the residential tree care industry.
- An unrestricted Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driving history (air endorsement is preferred) and experience driving chipper trucks and equipment.
- Knowledge of trees, shrubs and plants native to our area.
- Knowledge and experience in the safe operation of equipment used in residential tree care, including saws, chippers, stump grinders, ladders, and pruners.
- Knowledge and experience in the safe use of climbing systems – SRT/DRT.
- Knowledge and experience in the safe use of rigging systems, including crane-assisted tree removal.
- ISA and TRAQ certification is preferred, or an acceptable combination of training and experience.
- First aid certification is preferred but not required.
Other Requirements
- The drive to persevere through hard work and variable weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
- Comfortable with exposure to the elements such as variable temperatures and loud noises.
- Strong leadership skills; comfortable communicating with and leading a team.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to use them to connect with our clients and your team.
- Able to move for multiple hours, and lift, push and pull objects over 50 lbs.
- A growth mindset – you’re not afraid of feedback and love learning.
- Able to reliably commute to Whistler once the work season begins.
- A positive and team-oriented attitude.
Further Information
If this post is active, the position is still open. Pay is negotiable.
If you are considering moving to Whistler for this position, we recommend checking out the following resources before applying:
Also, we are officially based out of Pemberton, and a few of our employees also live in Pemberton. Pemberton is a roughly 30-minute drive from Whistler and has more affordable and available housing. For other reasons to move to Pemberton, check out this article by Whistler Real Estate Company, “5 Great Reasons to Move to Pemberton“
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To find housing, we’ve included links to some of the popular local Facebook groups below. Craigslist is also a good place to look.
- Whistler: Whistler Housing Rentals for Locals
- Whistler: Whistler Rental Houses
- Pemberton: Pemberton B.C. Canada Housing Rentals
- Pemberton: Pemberton housing for locals