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Job Title


Arborist Assistant


Company : Kodiak Tree Service]


Location : Castlegar, British Columbia


Created : 2025-08-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Candidates considered will possess strong focus and self starting skills. They must be comfortable working in an extremely high paced work environment and able to multi task easily. The job includes helping climbing arborists with ground support, including cleaning up material, using a chainsaw (experience mandatory), running a brush chipper, rigging and supplying tools to the climber. This person must also be comfortable lifted 75 plus pounds repeatedly, on occasion. An interest in arboriculture or past experience is preferable. You must supply your own PPE including steel toe boots, chainsaw pants (not chaps), forestry hard hat with muffs and face shield, safety glasses and gloves. This is a professionally run business and only people interested in holding high standards for themselves and the company will be successful. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: $21.00-$28.00 per hour Benefits: * On-site parking * Wellness program Experience: * Tree Service: 1 year (preferred) * Chainsaw: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: * Class 5 drivers license (required) Work Location: In person