Arborist

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Possession of, and the ability to maintain, the Certified Arborist designation from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Three years’ current tree maintenance experience.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, a recognized aerial lift training course.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six months of the date of hire, a valid Saskatchewan Class 3A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid recognized first aid and CPR certificate.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated ability to identify tree species.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply arboriculture and tree-climbing principles, practices and techniques to the pruning, planting and general maintenance of trees.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize hazardous tree situations, e.g. electrical lines, wasp nests and structural tree weaknesses.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and recommend control of common insects and diseases affecting trees.
• Ability to operate, and perform minor repairs to, chipper, stump-cutter, tree-spade equipment and various hand tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other civic employees.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

What Are The Benefits?

• A great start into the City of Saskatoon workforce with competitive pay and benefits.
• Roles at the City of Saskatoon provide consistent employment and job security within a well-established organization. Full-Time employees are given 40 hours per week of paid working time.
• Employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, pension plan and other benefits.
• Arborists interact with a wide range of people daily, fostering connections within the community and promoting inclusivity.
• A chance to meet new people and be a part of a team. City Employee Benefits Program
• Weekly Hours: 40

Salary Range

• $33.45 to $36.88 CAD per hour (2026 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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