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Arborist Climber
- Victoria, BC, Canada
- Innisfil, ON, Canada
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Summary
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
- Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental
- RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases
- Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $200
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
Responsibilities
As an Arborist Climber, you will play an important role in:
- Performing ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader and Local Manager
- Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including:
- Pruning
- Cabling and bracing
- Rigging
- Removals
- Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
- Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
Qualifications
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
- At least one (1) year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience in the tree care industry
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (Class B CDL preferred)
- Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Production ArboristLatest Post Date: Canada Careers
8/18/2026Type
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Responsibilities
The Arborist Ground Person will assist tree care crews with pruning, rigging, and removals while operating specialized equipment like chainsaws and chippers. They are responsible for maintaining work zone safety and supporting crew leaders in both ground and aloft operations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record, along with a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. While prior experience or relevant degrees in arboriculture or forestry are preferred, they are not strictly required for this entry-level role.
Skills
- Arboriculture
- Tree pruning
- Rigging
- Cabling and bracing
- Tree removal
- Chainsaw operation
- Chipper operation
- Aerial lift operation
- Work zone safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Teamwork
- Field operations
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Retirement plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Uniforms
- Personal protective equipment
- Boot reimbursement
- Training programs
- Continuing education
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Categories
- Trades
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Agriculture
- Construction
Keywords
- Arborist
- Tree care
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Turf care
- Environmental science
- Plant science
- Agriculture
- Outdoor recreation
- Safety protocols
- Chainsaw
- Chipper
- Aerial lift
- Rigging
- Pruning
- Tree removal
- Cabling
- Bracing
- Field experience
- Entry-level