Arborist
The NBC is seeking to fill a position in its operations team. Have you studied arboriculture? Would you like to make significant contributions to this prestigious urban heritage park? Are you an enthusiastic self-starter? This is the job you’ve been looking for!
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 (exhibitions, special events, commemorative events) are offered to an incredibly diverse clientele from all walks of life.
Job Opportunity
Reporting to the operations coordinator, the arborist is responsible for the conservation of the site’s impressive trees. The successful candidate will possess a combination of relevant arboriculture training and experience.
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
- Install guy wires
- Inspect, detect and identify insects and diseases, and follow up with appropriate treatments
- Treat trees
- Water and fertilize greenhouse and nursery plants
- Plant shrubs and trees
- Prepare flowerbeds at the beginning/end of the season
- Ensure that tools are in good working order throughout the season
- Carry out pruning and soil amendments for all plants
- Ensure plant protection and irrigation (weekdays and weekends); monitoring
- Apply workplace health and safety regulations
- Work according to the standards and procedures in effect
Employee Profile
- Recognized training in arboriculture and/or pruning, and a minimum of two years of experience
- ARBO certificate in arboriculture (an asset)
- Experience with aerial pruning (with ropes and lifts)
- Experience with chainsaws and wood chippers
- WHMIS training is an asset
- Valid class-5 driver’s license; experience driving a tractor (an asset)
- Physical capacity (loads may exceed 50 pounds)
- Desire to work outdoors
- Team spirit
- Positive, communicative attitude
- Attention to detail
- Responsible, reliable
- Good judgment, independence, resourcefulness, versatility
- Careful, safe conduct
Employment Conditions
- Start date: April 2026
- Employment period from April to November
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday; may include weekends, as needed
- Pay scale of $28.41 to $30.87 per hour
- Health, dental and pension plans
- Free parking provided
- Uniform provided
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply: Indigenous people, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women.
Submit your application
Candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and cover letter by completing this form or by email at: RH@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application deadline: March 19, 2026
