Arborist Climber
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- At least 1 year of climbing – arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation experience in the tree care industry.
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Summary
What are you looking for in an arboricultural career? Do you want to make a lasting impact? Gain expertise via access to breakthrough research and development? Or would you like to advance as far as your hard work and ambitions will take you? Bartlett Tree Experts offers all of that - and more. As the oldest, largest, and premier scientific tree and shrub care company in the world, our people thrive in a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment. Join our family-owned company - and make our next success story your own.
We are seeking experienced Arborist Climbers who have a passion for preserving and caring for trees.
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, sick days, 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
- Perform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader
- Examine trees to diagnose problems and disease, plant and move trees
- 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
- Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies
- Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, Arborist Representative, or Local Manager
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of climbing – arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation experience in the tree care industry.
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Secondary (high) school graduation is required. Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.
Location : Name
KelownaLocation : State/Province
BCCategory
Production ArboristLatest Post Date: Canada Careers
9/23/2026Type
Regular Full-TimeMore about this job
Responsibilities
Perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift work as directed, and examine trees to diagnose problems and disease, plant trees, and move them. Follow safety policies and apply sound tree risk assessment, equipment inspection, climbing, pruning, removal, knot-tying, and rigging practices.
Requirements
At least one year of tree-care industry experience using an arborist-approved climbing system and operating a bucket is required, along with a valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record. Secondary school graduation is required; a degree in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, plant science, landscape management, environmental science, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Arborist Climbing
- Bucket Operation
- Tree Diagnosis
- Disease Identification
- Tree Planting
- Tree Moving
- Tree Risk Assessment
- Equipment Inspection
- Knot Tying
- Climbing Techniques
- Pruning
- Tree Removal
- Rigging
- Safety Compliance
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Safety-First Culture
- Advancement Opportunities
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Sick Days
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Credential and License Pay Increases
- Company-Paid Uniforms
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Company-Paid Gear and Equipment
- Boot Reimbursement
- Training
- Continuing Education
Visa sponsorship
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- Environmental & Sustainability
- Agriculture
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Arborist
- Tree Care
- Arboriculture
- Climbing System
- Bucket Operation
- Aerial Lift
- Tree Diagnosis
- Tree Disease
- Tree Planting
- Tree Moving
- Tree Risk Assessment
- Equipment Inspection
- Knots
- Climbing Techniques
- Pruning
- Tree Removal
- Rigging
- Safety Policies
- Driver's License
- Motor Vehicle Record
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Plant Science
- Landscape Management
- Environmental Science