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Arborist Ground Person
- Delta, 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
DeltaLocation : State/Province
BCCategory
Production ArboristLatest Post Date: Canada Careers
8/25/2026Type
Regular Full-TimeMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Arborist Ground Person assists the tree care crew with pruning, rigging, removals, and equipment operation while maintaining a safe work zone. They provide support to climbers and crew leaders both on the ground and aloft while adhering to company safety policies.
Requirements
Candidates should have a passion for the outdoors and the ability to work in all weather conditions. A valid driver's license with a clean record is required, while experience or education in arboriculture or related fields is preferred.
Skills
- Arboriculture
- Tree pruning
- Rigging
- Cabling and bracing
- Tree removal
- Equipment maintenance
- Chainsaw operation
- Chipper operation
- Aerial lift operation
- Work zone safety
- Teamwork
- Outdoor work
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Retirement plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Industry credential pay increases
- Company-paid uniforms
- Personal protective equipment
- Boot reimbursement
- Continuing education programs
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Agriculture
- Energy
Keywords
- Arborist
- Tree care
- Pruning
- Rigging
- Cabling
- Bracing
- Removals
- Chainsaw
- Chipper
- Aerial lift
- Safety
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Environmental science
- Agriculture
- Outdoor recreation
- Turf care
- Field experience
- On-the-job training