Posted 5 days ago
Utility Arborist (Residential)
@ The Davey Tree Expert Company
Nanaimo, British Columbia
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Overview
Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada is hiring a full-time Utility Arborist for residential work in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The role covers tree trimming, pruning, hazardous tree removal and line clearing on residential and commercial properties, as a crew member. Pay is $30-$35 per hour, with year-round employment, occasional overtime and benefits including RRSP/TFSA and employee stock purchase.
Responsibilities:
- Prune, thin and remove deadwood from tree canopies
- Remove hazardous trees
- Clear trees and brush from utility and transportation rights-of-way
- Operate chainsaws, chippers and aerial lifts
- Set up and clean up job sites
Requirements summary:
- Trimming or climbing experience
- Safe tree-climbing process at all heights
- Lift and carry 50 lbs
- Valid provincial driver's licence
- Certified arborist with line clearance certification preferred
- Background in forestry, horticulture or landscaping preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Retirement plan
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Arborist, Line clearance certification, Air brake endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Fields of study | Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Paid training |
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The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Job description
Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 231111
Position Overview
As a Certified Utility Arborist for RESIDENTIAL operations, you get to apply your skills for residential and commercial customers. You will support multiple local locations across our various contracts ensuring we are constantly able to meet and deliver on our clients expectations.
Job Duties
The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The 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 [email protected].
Locations: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 231111
Position Overview
As a Certified Utility Arborist for RESIDENTIAL operations, you get to apply your skills for residential and commercial customers. You will support multiple local locations across our various contracts ensuring we are constantly able to meet and deliver on our clients expectations.
Job Duties
- Provides line clearing and tree trimming services for residential and commercial properties.
- Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
- Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
- Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
- Removal of hazardous trees.
- Removal or trimming of trees and brush encroaching onto utility or transportation rights of ways.
- Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
- Responsible for job site set up, clean up.
- Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
- Certified Arborist with line clearance certification preferred.
- Trimming/climbing experience.
- Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
- Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
- Full time. Year-round employment.
- $30-$35/hour. Wage will be determined based on education, experience, and relevant qualifications or certifications.
- Occasional overtime required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA Program.
- Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
- Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.
The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The 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 [email protected].
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