Arborist Climber

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts. We value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

We are seeking experienced Arborist Climbers (NOC 22114) who have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties.

Wages: $29-$35/hr, based on experience.

Job type: Full time, 40 hours per week.

Job Location: 3081 Norland Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 3A9, Canada.

Number of positions: 6

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.

· 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, prune trees to address structural issues, 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.

· Properly maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts).

· 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.

· At least 1 year of tree 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.

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Rural area and/or urban area at various job sites. Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, at heights, noisy at times.

Attention to detail, physically fit, aware of body positioning during tasks, able to handle heavy loads; physically demanding, manual dexterity; bending, crouching, kneeling.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. We encourage applications from visible minority groups including Indigenous persons, youth, newcomers, and refugees in Canada.

Bartlett Tree Experts has been in business for over 100 years. We are the largest family-owned tree care company in North America with over 100 offices in the USA, Canada, and Europe. We pride ourselves in offering scientific tree care and have unmatched resources with the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory.

If you are someone who is looking for a long-term future with a great company, submit your resume by email at [email protected] and come join our winning team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule: Day shift

Work Location: In person