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City of Fort St. JohnPark Technician: Arborist Reg FT, JP2026-70Job No: RJP202670 Location: Fort St. JohnPOSITION TITLE: PARK TECHNICIAN: ARBORISTDEPARTMENT: Parks SALARY:$45.33 per hour, as per BCGEU Collective Agreement. NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORKGuided by the Urban Forest Strategy, the Arborist performs a variety of skilled arboricultural tasks as required for the operational maintenance of a variety of coniferous and deciduous trees on municipal land. In the off-season, the Arborist assists with the preparation and planning pertaining to the Urban Forest Strategy, as well as, snow/ice control and maintenance of outdoor recreational activities.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDAbility to perform the work under minimal supervision.Works under the supervision of assigned supervisor/manager within applicable department.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDWill provide instruction, direction, information and/or supervision of other employees and contractors as designated.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Inspect and identify diseased trees or trees posing an actual/potential hazard to public safety, determine remedial action; complete tree risk reports and maintain tree inventory records. Plant, prune, trim, remove, hand weed, disease treatment, water, fertilize and mulch. Inspect, monitor, track and control pests through application of pesticides. Assist in the further development and technical support to the City of Fort St John?s Urban Forest Strategy. Prepare and direct annual planting plan and contact suppliers for available plant and materials. Participate in off season snow and ice control and maintenance of outdoor recreational activities Respond to enquires from the public, investigate complaints and recommend appropriate remedial action. Assist in the development of Safe Work Procedures and Safe Operating Guidelines. Ensure the completion of the required safety related documentation including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, hazard and risk assessments, traffic control plans and pre-job safety meetings. Create presentations and educational campaigns as required. Perform or coordinate routine maintenance on equipment.PERFORMANCE FACTORS Knowledge, ability and skills Customer service Quantity of work Cooperation and teamwork Reliability Attendance and punctuality Compliance Health and SafetyREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS Completion of a Degree or Diploma program in Arboriculture, Horticulture or Urban Forestry including or supplemented by courses in arboriculture or a related apprenticeship program, plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training or experience International Society of Arboriculture Certification (ISA) ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor or equivalent Chainsaw certification/ qualification or equivalent WCB First Aid Level I Valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence and safe driving record BC Pesticide Applicator?s License (Landscape) is considered an asset WHMIS The successful candidate must be able to pass and maintain a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Information CheckREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILL Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in arboriculture, horticulture, and urban forestry work. Considerable knowledge of tree species, diseases and integrated pest management methods Ability to direct and oversee the work of employees and contractors engaged in arboricultural work. Ability to prune trees in an appropriate and aesthetically pleasing manner following ISA Best Management Practices. Ability to set up a safe work zone following legislative requirements and exercise considerable care to ensure the safety of the operations. Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public, contractors, and other departments Be a proactive team member that contributes to a positive work environment. Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement when completing work assignments Ability to exert continuous physical effort (e.g. planting, weed