Arborist Climber

Bartlett

Burnaby

On-site

CAD 43,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical and dental

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Healthcare spending account

Paid vacation

Industry credential pay increases

Company uniforms

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

PPE and equipment

Research resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Burnaby, BC is hiring an Arborist Climber to join a tree-care team on residential and commercial properties. You will climb trees, assist Crew Leaders, and support all pruning, removal, and cabling tasks in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of climbing experience, a valid driver's license, and English proficiency. Travel across Metro Vancouver may be required. This is a permanent full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

Climbing experience with arborist-approved system and bucket operations.
Valid driver’s license with clean MVR.
Secondary school required.
Formal training in chainsaw maintenance and cutting, aerial cutting and felling is required.
Degree or Diploma in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field preferred.
Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

Perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed by crew leader.
Demonstrate high safety standards, risk assessment, equipment inspection, knots, climbing techniques, pruning and small removals, rigging.
Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties.
Learn and follow all safety rules and training.
Maintain assigned company gear and equipment.
Communicate effectively with crew and supervisor.
Carry out other duties as assigned by Crew Leader or supervisor.

Skills

Tree climbing

Bucket operation

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Secondary school

Arboriculture degree (preferred)

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Aerial cutting

Tree felling

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 jross@bartlett.com

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

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Burnaby

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