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22114.01 – Arborists and tree service technicians

Arborists and tree service technicians examine and treat injured and diseased trees and plants.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Arborist
  • Tree service technician

Core competencies

  • Equipment and Tool Selection to choose appropriate tools, machinery and safety equipment for pruning, treating or removing trees
  • Operation and Control to start, stop and adjust machinery to perform tasks, such as tree trimming, pruning and removal
  • Multi-Limb Coordination to coordinate limbs to safely manoeuvre tools and equipment, such as chainsaws or dusting equipment
  • Gross Body Coordination to maintain stability while climbing trees or ladders and operating equipment at varying heights
  • Attention to Detail to examine trees and plants to identify subtle signs of diseases, pests, structural weaknesses and other issues
  • Knowledge in Agriculture and Horticulture to understand tree growth patterns, physiology and reproduction to advise clients on maintenance and preventive measures for keeping trees or plants healthy

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease, and apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Forestry technologists and technicians (22112)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

221 – Technical occupations related to natural sciences

Minor group

2211 – Technical occupations in life sciences

Unit group

22114 – Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists

Occupational profile

22114.01 – Arborists and tree service technicians

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