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Arborist Ground Person

  • Maple Ridge, BC, 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

Maple Ridge

Location : State/Province

BC

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: Canada Careers

8/21/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time
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Responsibilities

The Arborist Ground Person assists tree care crews with pruning, rigging, removals, and equipment operation on commercial and residential sites. They are responsible for implementing work zone safety procedures and supporting climbers and crew leaders in daily operations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a passion for working outdoors in all weather conditions. While prior experience or a degree in a related field like arboriculture or forestry is preferred, it is not 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
  • 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
  • Environmental Science
  • Agriculture
  • Plant Science
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Chainsaw
  • Chipper
  • Aerial Lift
  • Safety
  • Rigging
  • Pruning
  • Tree Removal
  • Cabling
  • Bracing
  • Field Experience
  • Entry-level

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