Internship
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Job Summary
ATP Internship Program
Eligible Candidates
The internship program is available for candidates who are currently pursuing study in a related field such as Arboriculture Forestry Biological Sciences or Environmental Sciences.
Scope of Work
Candidates will assist arborists and other team members in carrying out all aspects of ATPs services. This is including but not limited to:
Tree survey and inventory
Tree risk assessment
Report writing
Online research
Tree pruning and removal
Tree health care
Tree support systems
Insect and disease treatment
Duration and Schedule
The duration of the internship program may vary based upon a candidates availability. Example durations include 6 weeks 3 months or 6 months.
Interns must follow the standard ATP work schedule of Monday to Friday 9am-6pm
Interns will be given time off on Saturday Sunday and public holidays the same as other employees.
Expectations
**Candidates interested in this internship programme MUST be pursuing a degree in a related field. Interns focused on other industries unrelated to trees will not be considered.
Candidates are required:
To be punctual and reliable
To follow ATP Core Values and Employee Guidelines
Maintain open and honest communication
To have at least some experience in word processing software such as Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
To speak English or Cantonese
To have a willingness to work hard and learn quickly
The position may often require heavy lifting of wood debris working outside all day and other strenuous activities. Candidates applying should be aware of this and consider if they are willing and capable to do this type of work prior to application.
Benefits
The primary benefit of the internship program is that candidates will have the opportunity to gain understanding apprenticeship and real-world experience in all aspects of tree management.
Exceptional candidates may be considered for an Assistant Arborist or other position upon completion of the internship program.
Requirements
May require:
Heavy lifting of wood debris
Working outside each day
Required Skills:
We require that candidates for this position must be highly self-motivated open to receiving guidance for senior staff and directors abiding by ATP Core Values quick learning willing to do what it takes to help ATP succeed as a company and candidates must have a passion for trees and the environment.
