Groundskeeper 2 - Field Arborist - Urban Forestry
About the role
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
The City of Surrey’s Shade Tree team aims to ensure the City’s public street and park trees are well maintained to meet the needs of our growing communities. As part of that commitment, we are looking to add a motivated full-time Groundskeeper 2 to help manage and maintain our urban forest.
Responsibilities
As a Groundkeeper 2, you will be responsible for a variety of work that involves tree maintenance and management. The incumbent may be required to:
Conduct a full range of tree maintenance activities such as spurless tree climbing, pruning, hazard removals and planting
Perform arboriculture field work in accordance with accepted standards, techniques, and best practices
Supervise, train and review work of junior staff; including assisting with scheduling and ensuring work is included in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
Complete tree risk assessments
Respond to inquiries from City residents related to public trees
Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet one of the following criteria:
Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by the successful completion of five additional relevant courses from an approved post-secondary institution, plus 2 years recent experience in landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction.
Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a Technical Certificate Program (one-year full-time) from an approved post-secondary institution, plus 18 months of recent experience in landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction.
Completion of a diploma program from an approved post-secondary institution, plus a minimum of 6 months recent experience in landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction.
You must also:
Have a valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
Obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License prior to completion of probation period.
Obtain Arborist Certification through the International Society of Arboriculture prior to completion of probation period.
Be able to complete heavy manual labour in all weather conditions is an asset.
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Hourly Rate: $37.11/hour (2024 Rates)
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until October 3, 2025.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
About City of Surrey
We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.
Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play.
Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/COSTerms
Groundskeeper 2 - Field Arborist - Urban Forestry
About the role
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
The City of Surrey’s Shade Tree team aims to ensure the City’s public street and park trees are well maintained to meet the needs of our growing communities. As part of that commitment, we are looking to add a motivated full-time Groundskeeper 2 to help manage and maintain our urban forest.
Responsibilities
As a Groundkeeper 2, you will be responsible for a variety of work that involves tree maintenance and management. The incumbent may be required to:
Conduct a full range of tree maintenance activities such as spurless tree climbing, pruning, hazard removals and planting
Perform arboriculture field work in accordance with accepted standards, techniques, and best practices
Supervise, train and review work of junior staff; including assisting with scheduling and ensuring work is included in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
Complete tree risk assessments
Respond to inquiries from City residents related to public trees
Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet one of the following criteria:
Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by the successful completion of five additional relevant courses from an approved post-secondary institution, plus 2 years recent experience in landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction.
Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a Technical Certificate Program (one-year full-time) from an approved post-secondary institution, plus 18 months of recent experience in landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction.
Completion of a diploma program from an approved post-secondary institution, plus a minimum of 6 months recent experience in landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction.
You must also:
Have a valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
Obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License prior to completion of probation period.
Obtain Arborist Certification through the International Society of Arboriculture prior to completion of probation period.
Be able to complete heavy manual labour in all weather conditions is an asset.
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Hourly Rate: $37.11/hour (2024 Rates)
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until October 3, 2025.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
About City of Surrey
We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.
Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play.
Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/COSTerms