Arborist: Seasonal Position

Job Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Operations Coordinator, the horticulturist is responsible for maintaining the beauty of the site. The successful candidate will demonstrate a combination of relevant experience and training.

Primary Activities

• Trim shrubs and trees, chip branches
• Prune trees from all heights, including on the ground
• Fell trees, cut logs, perform various forestry activities
• Inspect, detect and identify insects and diseases, and follow up with appropriate treatments
• Prepare flowerbeds at the beginning/end of the season
• Water and fertilize greenhouse and nursery plants
• Ensure that tools are in good working order throughout the season
• Plant shrubs and trees
• Do pruning and soil amendment for all plants
• Ensure plant protection and irrigation (weekdays and weekends); monitoring plant health
• Apply workplace health and safety regulations

Employee Profile

• DVS in arboriculture and/or a minimum of two years’ experience in the field and/or equivalent relevant training and experience
• Experience in arboriculture and aerial pruning (with ropes and lifts)
• Experience with chainsaws and wood chippers
• WHMIS training is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence; experience driving a tractor is an asset
• Physical capacity (loads may exceed 50 pounds)
• Enjoys working outdoors, alone and/or as part of a team
• Positive, communicative attitude
• Team player
• Creativity, attention to detail
• Responsible, reliable
• Good judgment, independence, resourcefulness, versatility
• Careful and safe conduct

Employment Conditions

• Start date: May 2025
• Employment period from April to October
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Salary scale: $28.41 to $30.87 per hour
• Health, dental and pension plans
• Free parking provided
• Unionized employment
• Uniform provided

About the National Battlefields Commission

Since 1908, the National Battlefields Commission (NBC), an agency of the federal government, has had a mandate to conserve and promote the Battlefields Park. This rallying site par excellence in Québec City includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park. 

As guardians of this historic urban park and its unique heritage, NBC employees work to make it a welcoming, inspiring, and inclusive space. Many activities (exhibits, special events, commemorative events) are offered to an incredibly diverse clientele from all walks of life.