Certified Utility Arborist - Regina

Tree Surgeon Jobs Regina, Central Canada (Canada) Full Time

About the job

Utility Arborists and Climber jobs Saskatoon and Grand Prairie , Canada

Vi Tree Service currently has openings for skilled Utility arborists / experienced climbers at our Saskatoon Saskatchewan , as well as our Grand Prairie Alberta area division.

As an Utility arborist / crew leader you will engage in the days activities using a safe and professional approach. We conduct all facets of vegetation management our crew leaders utilize modern equipment and gear to expertly execute the job with success and positively represent VI Tree while serving the community.

We get exciting contracts and sometimes the work is not as glorious. Being flexible and adaptable are strong attributes at VI Tree.

VI Tree has weekly safety meetings and crew inspections to enhance our safety culture. Our safety officers visit all crews in all divisions at least once per month.

VI Tree works year round. When severe weather hits, we get very, very busy.

Like any job, there are challenges. However, living here doing this, is more than worth the effort.

Preferred Skills

Tree Climbing/Aerial lift experience (competency is a must)
Any industry credentials/tickets pertaining to Utility tree work aloft and/or chainsaw use(bucking, felling, etc.)
Leadership and communication skills
Time management

Benefits Offered

Trajectories to progress to the highest levels of Arboriculture
Competitive base earnings(55k-100k/yr), potential for bonuses based on revenue generation
Reputable benefits package provided after 3 months consisting of: Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiro/Massage, Mental Health, Company RRSP match(up to $100/month). Yearly boot allowance(post 3 months), basic industry ppe/gear provided
On site parking
Paid accommodations and food allowance on travel all jobs
Company social and training events

About the Company

VI Tree Service Ltd

Vancouver Island Tree Service, is a company based out of Vancouver Island Canada. Founded in 2014 by Co-Directors Troy Soderstrom and Martin Evans, VI Tree as a company was started with a combined experience of over 40 years in the industry, experience that grows day-in day-out. Both Martin and Troy hold many sought after credentials including; ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor, BC Tree Fallers Endorsement, Certified Utility Arborist and more.

With an attitude for success, Vancouver Island Tree Service has flourished into a team of more than 120 highly skilled employees from across Canada and Europe and New Zealand. We encourage growth and have a spectrum of experience ranging from 2 years to 25 years in the industry. Our talent pool has included national and international hires from North America, Europe, and New Zealand.

VI Tree specializes in Utility Vegetation Management, Spur-less Climbing Techniques, Hazard Vegetation Mitigation, Emergency Storm Response, as well as Municipal and Residential tree care. VI Tree provides reliable tree services for several of the islands' rural towns, gulf islands and School Districts.

VI Tree has a fully functional division on Vancouver Island, as well as a fully functional division in the Vancouver area on the Mainland. The Utilities division is currently working in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Territories.

VI Tree emphasizes safety in every venture. From lacing up our boots to locking up after work, from record keeping to gear/vehicle maintenance, safety is paramount. Initiative to advance is an attribute that bodes well for all employees, seasoned or green.

VI Tree operates forestry bucket trucks and chip trucks followed by 8/12 inch capacity wood chippers and uses 4x4 pickups to haul stump grinders and other light equipment.

VI Tree has over a dozen Certified Utility Arborists and ISA Certified Arborists on staff as well as apprentices.

VI Tree has in-house and field mechanics, servicing our equipment whenever possible.

VI Tree takes initiative to conduct business as an ethical and environmentally responsible company, using only bio-degradable chain oil in our saws and bio diesel in our vehicles. VI Tree does not waste the organic material, the entire tree(s) is processed for one purpose or another. We use eco responsible paper in the office and do all our invoicing paperless via email. We work to ANSI A300 Standards for tree work and never use spurs when climbing trees that are to be retained.

Vancouver Island Tree Service has Endorsed Tree Fallers, ISA Certified Arborists and Certified Tree Risk Assessors on staff. We promote the Industry Training Authority Arborist Apprenticeship Program, having 2 ITA Climbing Arborist Assessors on staff. The majority of our employees get signed up for the Arborist apprenticeship program, as VI Tree strives to excel as an industry leader.

Vancouver Island Tree Service is a pre-approved contractor for BC Hydro and a proud BCFSC SAFE company.

Come grow with us!