The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
Requirements include: completion of Grade 12 plus a two-year diploma in arboriculture from a recognized post-secondary institution; three years of experience in the field of arboriculture, preferably in a municipal setting; certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as a Certified Arborist; ISA Tree Risk Assessor Qualification (TRAQ) certification; and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.
The successful candidate will have strong computer skills and working knowledge of standardized corporate software packages; excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes; and knowledge and experience using development techniques that mitigate tree impacts. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered.
The successful candidate will work Monday - Friday between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (40 hours a week). Candidates must have sufficient health, physical conditioning, strength, stamina, and coordination to perform work.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
