Arborist Ground Person

Arborist Ground Person – Bartlett Tree Experts – Summerland, British Columbia, Canada

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.

Responsibilities

• Learning through on‑the‑job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removals, and 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.
• Maintaining a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi‑disciplinary team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
• 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.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi‑disciplinary team.

Benefits

• Safety‑first culture and professional workplace.
• Advancement opportunities – we promote from within.
• Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental coverage.
• 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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing.

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