Labourer - Parks Urban Forestry; Shade Trees

Labourer - Parks Urban Forestry (Shade Trees)

City of Surrey

Union – CUPE Local 402 – Temporary Full-Time (CUPE)

The City of Surrey’s Parks Division aims to ensure that public street and park trees are well maintained to meet the needs of our growing communities. As part of that commitment, we are looking for motivated and hardworking seasonal labourers who are interested in gaining valuable career experience from a wide variety of urban forestry field-based work.

• Inspecting and watering trees.
• Conducting a full range of supportive tree maintenance activities.
• Support pruning crews.
• Completing physical work in all weather conditions.
• Interacting with the public in a professional manner.
• Performing other duties as required.

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Be able to complete work of a heavy manual nature in all weather conditions.
• Strong public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with power tools (hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and backpack blowers) and hand tools (shovels, hand snips, loppers, and handsaws).
• Experience in arboriculture/horticulture is an asset.

• Pay Grade:
  Schedule D
• Hourly Rate: $29.89
• This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

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