Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts

Kelowna

On-site

CAD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-paid uniforms and gear

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is looking for experienced Arborist Climbers in Kelowna, BC. Join a family-owned leader in scientific tree care, focusing on safety and promoting from within. Responsibilities include climbing, examining trees, and adhering to safety standards. Qualifications include climbing experience and a valid driver's license. Competitive compensation and benefits package available, including medical, dental, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

At least 1 year of climbing experience in the tree care industry.
Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).

Responsibilities

Perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties.
Examine trees to diagnose problems and disease.
Demonstrate high safety standards and proper climbing techniques.

Skills

Climbing experience

Tree risk assessment skills

Proper climbing techniques

Equipment inspection skills

Education

Secondary school graduation

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

Job description

Summary

What are you looking for in an arboricultural career? Do you want to make a lasting impact? Gain expertise via access to breakthrough research and development? Or would you like to advance as far as your hard work and ambitions will take you? Bartlett Tree Experts offers all of that - and more. As the oldest, largest, and premier scientific tree and shrub care company in the world, our people thrive in a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment. Join our family-owned company - and make our next success story your own.

We are seeking experienced Arborist Climbers who have a passion for preserving and caring for trees.

Benefits

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, sick days, 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

Responsibilities

Perform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader
Examine trees to diagnose problems and disease, plant and move trees
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
Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies
Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, Arborist Representative, or Local Manager

Qualifications

At least 1 year of climbing – arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation experience in the tree care industry.
Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Secondary (high) school graduation is required. Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.

Location

Kelowna, BC