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Arborist
@ City of Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
The City of Grande Prairie is hiring a full-time Arborist for its Environment & Parks Department. The role involves operating the tree trim truck, aerial lift and chipper, and safely pruning or removing trees on public and private property while leading crews. The standard workweek averages 40 hours with a schedule set by the supervisor, at a starting salary of $39.71 per hour under the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Pay:
$39.71 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prune or remove trees safely on public and private property
- Operate and maintain tree trim truck, aerial lift and chipper
- Direct Parks staff, contractors and tree maintenance workers
- Schedule work and maintain accurate records
- Maintain a safe work environment
Requirements summary:
- ISA Arborist Certification with approved technical and aerial lift courses
- Valid Alberta Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement
- Minimum 2 years of urban forestry, forestry or horticulture experience
- Completed chainsaw, aerial lift and fall protection courses
- Demonstrated crew leadership and customer service skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | ISA Arborist Certification, Air Brake Endorsement, Chainsaw Operation and Safety, Aerial Lift Operation, Personal Fall Protection |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Fields of study | Urban Forestry, Forestry, Horticulture |
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City of Grande Prairie
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The City of Grande Prairie provides programs, services, infrastructure and facilities that are the basis for much of the activity in our community. Grande Prairie is the youngest city in Canada with a median age of 30.3 and one of the fastest growing communities in North America. The 2016 federal census recorded 63,166 residents up 13.5% from 2011. Whether it is parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink Centre or families biking one of the many trails, there are signs of youth everywhere you turn. Grande Prairie’s youthfulness is a result of the growing opportunities presented by its role as a regional hub as well as the area’s many natural resources.
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- Reported office locations
- Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 2E7, CA
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- City of Grande Prairie
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- Government
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The City of Grande Prairie provides programs, services, infrastructure and facilities that are the basis for much of the activity in our community. Grande Prairie is the youngest city in Canada with a median age of 30.3 and one of the fastest growing communities in North America. The 2016 federal census recorded 63,166 residents up 13.5% from 2011. Whether it is parents pushing a stroller, children filling the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Grande Prairie, Alberta |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Specialties | GovernmentMunicipalCivicPublic Serviceand Public Sector |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Our Environment & Parks Department is looking for a dedicated Arborist to join the team.
Position Responsibilities
- Scheduling and record keeping
- Operation and normal maintenance of equipment and tools required for the performance of other assigned duties.
- Operation and maintenance of Parks Tree Trim Truck/Aerial Lift (with up to 75 feet lifts) and associated Chipper
- Operation and maintenance of powered and manual tools related to tree maintenance
- Safely pruning or removing trees on public and private property
- Providing direction and guidance to the Parks Maintenance Worker II/Tree Maintenance position, Contractors and Parks staff in tree related functions
- Ensuring and maintaining a safe work environment
- Scheduling work
- Maintaining accurate records
- Operation and normal maintenance of equipment and tools required for the performance of other assigned duties
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement.
- ISA Arborist Certification along with ISA approved courses in Technical and Hazard Safe Tree Rigging/Felling and Aerial Lift Pruning
- Minimum 2 years prior work experience and training in Urban Forestry, Forestry, Horticulture or other related field
- Completion of Chainsaw Operation and Safety
- Aerial Lift Operation
- Personal Fall Protection courses
- Ability to work shift work as needed for operational efficiency
- Physical ability to work year-round in an all-weather environment
- Ability to withstand physically strenuous duties for sustained periods of time is essential in this position
- Basic computer skills
- Organization and scheduling skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills to lead crews
- Demonstrated customer service skill
Hours
The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.
Compensation
Starting salary $39.71 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)
Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.
Selection Process
We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.
1. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
2. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
- This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
- This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
- This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.
To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.Journal
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