Arborist Climber

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

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement from within

Life & health insurance

RPP Plan & HSA

Uniforms & PPE

Boot reimbursement

Training & education programs

Access to Bartlett Labs resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Climber in Burnaby, BC. The role involves tree climbing and assisting crew leaders on residential and commercial properties, with a strong emphasis on safety and professional equipment.

You will participate in training and safety programs while supporting various tree care tasks across Metro Vancouver. Requirements include climbing experience, a valid license, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of climbing experience with arborist-approved systems and bucket operation.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Secondary school diploma required; related coursework preferred.
• Formal training or qualifications in chainsaw maintenance and aerial cutting.
• Degree or diploma in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture or related field preferred but not required.
• Proficient in English language.

Responsibilities

• Perform all ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties to support job assignments.
• Maintain safety standards, risk assessments, equipment inspection, proper knots, and rigging.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and participate in training sessions.
• Keep company gear and equipment in good condition.
• Demonstrate clear, effective communication with crew and supervisor.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or Manager.
• Travel across Metro Vancouver as required.
• Operate within regulatory and company safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing

Safety awareness

Crew communication

English proficiency

Chainsaw maintenance

Education

Secondary school

Arboriculture/Forestry degree preferred

Formal chainsaw/ aerial cutting training

Job description

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.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as

• A 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

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.

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
• 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

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

10/29/2026

Regular Full-Time