Arborist Ground Person

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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Regular Full-Time
Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

• 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

• 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
• 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

• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture preferred but not required
• Degree or Certificate in a related field preferred but not required

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