Arborist Assistant

Environmental Career Center; Severn; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a Groundperson to support operations in Severn, Ontario. This full-time role involves assisting climbers and trimmers in site setup, safety execution, and grounds maintenance. Ideal for newcomers to the industry, it offers training and career advancement opportunities alongside an excellent benefit package.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year

Excellent benefits package and RRSP program

Employee Referral Program and other company perks

Qualifications

• Valid provincial driver’s license required.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified arborist.
• Previous landscape/horticulture experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide groundwork support for trimming operations.
• Operate chainsaws and load brush into chippers.
• Assist in job site setup, debris removal, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

Willingness to learn and progress

Teamwork

Education

Valid provincial driver’s license

Job description

Additional Locations:Collingwood, Wasaga Beach

Primary Locations:Ontario, Severn, 4063 Hampshire Mills Line, L3V 0Y5

Requisition ID:190152

Position Overview

As a Groundperson you will be working to support the operations above; you will play an important part in both site set up and assistance to both climbers and trimmers. You will play a vital role in the safe execution of work for our crews and members of the public or clients. This role will provide newcomers to the tree industry with a better understanding of what we do at Davey and provide the right individuals with a career advancement opportunities and training.

Job Duties

• Groundwork support for trimming operations.
• Chainsaw and Chipper operation/loading brush.
• Assist Crew leader in job- site setup, debris removal, cleanup and equipment maintenance.
• Abide by industry safety policies and procedures.
• Raking up/ leaf blowing job sites.
• Rigging down limbs.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified arborist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Previous landscape/horticulture experience considered an asset.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including assistance with tuition
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP program
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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