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Arborist Crew Leader

  • Peterborough, ON, Canada

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Are you an experienced Arborist looking to take your career to the next level? As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will be an integral member of the team, serving as the leader of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of performing all tree care services safely and efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for tree care by enhancing the skills, performance, and productivity of other team members within your office.

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 Crew Leader, you will play an important role in:

  • Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including:
    • Pruning
    • Cabling and bracing
    • Rigging
    • Removals
    • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
  • Bringing a cooperative and enthusiastic attitude to the job site
  • Supervising and managing crews while performing tree care services, as directed by the Arborist Representative and Local Manager
  • Ensuring that each crew member is trained appropriately for each designated job assignment
  • Ensuring that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
  • Communicating, answering questions, and building relationships with clients

Qualifications

  • A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
  • At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift 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
  • Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, and self-motivated

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location : Name

Kawartha

Location : State/Province

ON

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: Canada Careers

10/26/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time
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Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a tree care crew while safely performing arboriculture services, including pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, and removals. Maintain equipment, ensure work meets industry and company standards, train crew members, and communicate with clients.

Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of tree climbing experience using DdRT or SRT and aerial lift experience in the tree care industry. They must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, be able to work outdoors year-round, and demonstrate initiative, a positive attitude, teamwork, and self-motivation; a Class B CDL is preferred.

Skills

  • Tree Climbing
  • Aerial Lift Operation
  • Tree Pruning
  • Cabling and Bracing
  • Rigging
  • Tree Removal
  • Chainsaw Operation
  • Chipper Operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Crew Supervision
  • Team Training
  • Client Communication
  • Safety Compliance
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Outdoor Work

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
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Credential and License Pay Increases
  • Company-Paid Uniforms
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Company-Provided Gear and Equipment
  • Boot Reimbursement
  • Training
  • Continuing Education

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  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Trades
  • Management & Leadership
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Arboriculture
  • Tree Care
  • Tree Climbing
  • DdRT
  • SRT
  • Aerial Lifts
  • Pruning
  • Cabling
  • Bracing
  • Rigging
  • Tree Removals
  • Chainsaws
  • Chippers
  • Hand Tools
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Crew Leadership
  • Crew Supervision
  • Client Relations
  • Industry Standards
  • Safety
  • Class B CDL

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