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Arborist Ground Person
- Calgary, AB, 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 Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.
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 Ground Person, you will play an important role in:
- Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
- Pruning
- Rigging
- Cabling and bracing
- Removals
- Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
- Implementing work zone safety procedures
- Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
- Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
- Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
Qualifications
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
- Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
- Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
- Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location : Name
CalgaryLocation : State/Province
ABCategory
Production ArboristLatest Post Date: Canada Careers
10/5/2026Type
Regular Full-TimeMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Arborist Ground Person assists the tree care crew with various arboriculture tasks including pruning, rigging, and removals while maintaining equipment. They are also responsible for implementing work zone safety procedures and supporting arborists working both on the ground and aloft.
Requirements
Candidates should have a passion for the outdoors and a valid driver's license with a clean record. While prior experience or education in arboriculture, forestry, or related fields is preferred, it is not strictly required for this entry-level position.
Skills
- Arboriculture
- Tree pruning
- Rigging
- Cabling and bracing
- Tree removal
- Chainsaw operation
- Chipper operation
- Aerial lift operation
- Work zone safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Teamwork
- Outdoor work
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Healthcare spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Industry credential pay increases
- Company-paid uniforms
- Personal protective equipment
- Boot reimbursement
- Training programs
- Continuing education
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Agriculture
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Arborist
- Tree care
- Landscaping
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Turf care
- Environmental science
- Plant science
- Agriculture
- Chainsaws
- Chippers
- Aerial lifts
- Safety protocols
- Field experience
- Outdoor recreation