Apprentice Utility Arborist - Hands-On Tree Crew

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Employee ownership potential

Live out allowance

Compensated travel time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service of Canada is seeking an Apprentice Utility Arborist to join our field teams. This full-time role involves physically demanding outdoor work, loading and unloading materials, and assisting in site setup while following safety protocols.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of 30 to 36 CAD, benefits including medical and dental, live-out allowance where applicable, and opportunities for employee ownership after tenure.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record; air brakes endorsement is a plus.
• Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, or feed brush into a woodchipper.
• Assist in site set-up and take-down, including equipment handling and maintaining site cleanliness.
• Commitment to working safely and supporting a positive team environment.
• Perform physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Tree knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Woodchipper operation

Driving (Class 5)

Job description

Wright Tree Service of Canada is seeking an Apprentice Utility Arborist to join our field teams. This full-time role involves physically demanding outdoor work, loading and unloading materials, and assisting in site setup while following safety protocols.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of 30 to 36 CAD, benefits including medical and dental, live-out allowance where applicable, and opportunities for employee ownership after tenure.