arborist Apprentice job
Posted on August 31, 2026 by Employer details Peninsula Tree Preservation
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: At heights. Noisy. Outdoors. Work setting: Urban area. Rural area. Remote location. Various locations. Golf course. Residential. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions. Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease. Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes. Plant and move trees. Tree removal. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Horticulturist Trade Certification. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification. Arboriculturists Trade Certification. Apprenticeship training: Level one apprenticeship training. Level four apprenticeship training. Level five apprenticeship training. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Park and recreation sites. Restoration and preservation projects. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Horticultural consulting. Plant knowledge and identification. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Safety vest. Rain gear. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.- Location Surrey, BCV4A 5J7
- Work location On site
- Salary$28.00 to $50.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 25 to 45 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractPart time leading to full time
- Morning, Day, Weekend, , 08:00 to 16:30
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3660034
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- At heights
- Noisy
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Various locations
- Golf course
- Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
- Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
- Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
- Plant and move trees
- Tree removal
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Horticulturist Trade Certification
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
- Arboriculturists Trade Certification
Apprenticeship training
- Level one apprenticeship training
- Level four apprenticeship training
- Level five apprenticeship training
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
- Residential projects
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Park and recreation sites
- Restoration and preservation projects
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Horticultural consulting
- Plant knowledge and identification
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Safety vest
- Rain gear
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-10-04
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