Arborist Climber
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
Pay Rate: $36.60/hr Permanent Full Time
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- Pay Rate: $36.60/hr Permanent Full Time
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- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience climbing with arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation in the tree care industry.
- Positions available
- 3
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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
Pay Rate: $36.60/hr Permanent Full Time
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:
- Perform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader
- Demonstrate high safety standards, sound tree risk assessment skills, equipment inspection skills, proper application of approved knots, proper climbing techniques and procedures, proper pruning and small removal skills, and proper rigging skills
- Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties as required
- Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies and participate in safety training sessions
- Maintain assigned company gear and equipment
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with crew members and crew leader
- Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, Arborist Representative, or Local Manager
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience climbing with arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation in the tree care industry.
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Secondary school required
- Formal training or qualifications in chainsaw maintenance and cutting, aerial cutting using chainsaw and felling and processing trees required
- Degree or Diploma in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Proficient in English language
Job location 3081 Norland Avenue, Burnaby BC V5B 1L5
Travel around Metro Vancouver may be required as part of this role.
Number of positions: 3
for more information email jross@bartlett.com
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location : Name
BurnabyLocation : State/Province
BCCategory
Production ArboristLatest Post Date: Canada Careers
10/26/2026Type
Regular Full-TimeMore about this job
Responsibilities
Perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift work to support tree-care assignments, including pruning, small removals, and rigging. Follow safety procedures, inspect and maintain equipment, assist with driving duties, and communicate with crew members and leaders.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of tree-care climbing experience using an approved climbing system, bucket operation experience, a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record, and secondary school education. Formal training or qualifications in chainsaw work, aerial cutting, and tree felling and processing are required; a relevant arboriculture or environmental degree or diploma is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Tree Climbing
- Arboriculture
- Tree Risk Assessment
- Equipment Inspection
- Knots and Climbing Techniques
- Tree Pruning
- Tree Removal
- Rigging
- Aerial Lift Operation
- Chainsaw Maintenance and Cutting
- Aerial Chainsaw Cutting
- Tree Felling and Processing
- Driving and Trailer Maneuvering
- Safety Compliance
- Communication
- English Proficiency
Benefits
- Safety-First Workplace
- Advancement Opportunities
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Credential and License Pay Increases
- Company-Paid Uniforms
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Company-Provided Gear and Equipment
- Boot Reimbursement
- Training and Continuing Education
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
jross@bartlett.com
Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Agriculture
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Arborist
- Tree Care
- Tree Climbing
- Arborist-Approved Climbing System
- Bucket Operation
- Ground Duties
- Aerial Lift
- Tree Risk Assessment
- Equipment Inspection
- Knots
- Climbing Techniques
- Pruning
- Tree Removal
- Rigging
- Chainsaw Maintenance
- Chainsaw Cutting
- Aerial Cutting
- Tree Felling
- Tree Processing
- Safety Training
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Driver's License
- Motor Vehicle Record
- Arboriculture
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Plant Science
- Landscape Management
- Environmental Science
- Metro Vancouver