Arborist Climber

Bartlett; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical and dental insurance

RPP Plan and HSA

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Burnaby, BC is seeking an Arborist Climber to join a professional tree care crew. Primary duties include climbing and assisting crew leaders in delivering tree and shrub care for residential and commercial properties.

The role emphasizes safety, proper knotting and rigging, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with team members. Travel across Metro Vancouver may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience climbing with arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation in the tree care industry.
• Valid driver''s license and clean MVR.
• Secondary school required.
• Formal training or qualifications in chainsaw maintenance and cutting, aerial cutting using chainsaw and felling and processing trees.
• Degree or Diploma in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of job assignments as directed by crew leader.
• Demonstrate high safety standards and correct knotting, climbing techniques, pruning and rigging skills.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking as required.
• Follow safety rules and participate in safety training sessions.
• Maintain assigned company gear and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and crew leader.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor or local manager.

Skills

Climbing experience

English language

Safety awareness

Crew communication

Education

Secondary school

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture

Tools

Arborist climbing system

Bucket operation

Job description

Summary

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

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.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
• 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

Pay Rate: $36.60/hr Permanent Full Time

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

As an Arborist Climber, you will play an important role in:

• Perform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader
• 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
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties as required
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies and participate in safety training sessions
• Maintain assigned company gear and equipment
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with crew members and crew leader
• Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, Arborist Representative, or Local Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience climbing with arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation in the tree care industry.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Secondary school required
• Formal training or qualifications in chainsaw maintenance and cutting, aerial cutting using chainsaw and felling and processing trees required
• Degree or Diploma in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Proficient in English language

Job location 3081 Norland Avenue, Burnaby BC V5B 1L5

Travel around Metro Vancouver may be required as part of this role.

Number of positions: 3

for more information email [e-mail]

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

Location : Name

Burnaby

Location : State/Province

BC

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: Canada Careers

10/29/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time