PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 444A

Arborist

An Arborist transplants, maintains and removes trees and woody plants using ropes, climbing systems, pruning tools, diagnostic tools and mechanized equipment. Arborists have knowledge in the science of arboriculture, the cultivation, management and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and woody plants. An Arborist carries out treatments for optimal tree health, managing pests, diseases, wounds and defects that impact trees and woody plants. Specifically, an Arborist:

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NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOAGRICULTURE / OUTDOOR
Arborist working safely in a representative workplace

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WHY THE WORK MATTERS

Healthy, well-managed trees make communities safer, greener and more resilient.

Arborists assess, plant, climb, prune, treat, support and remove trees using biological knowledge, specialized equipment and carefully planned work-at-height systems.

6,120 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$56,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification

EXPLORE IN ORDER

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WHERE THE WORK LIVES

Real settings for real work

tree-care contractorsmunicipal forestry departmentsutilities and vegetation-management companiesparks, campuses and conservation organizationslandscape and consulting firms

EVIDENCE BASE

Sources & verification

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