Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Navan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Health, life and disability insurance

RPP & HSA benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking an Arborist Climber to join a professional tree care crew. The role focuses on tree climbing and assisting Crew Leaders in delivering tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties, with emphasis on safety, training, and ongoing skill development.

The position offers a safety-first culture, opportunities for advancement, and comprehensive benefits including health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience in the tree care industry.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; Class B CDL preferred.
• Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of job assignments under the Arborist Crew Leader and Local Manager.
• Safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals, and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts).
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

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

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

• Performing ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader and Local Manager
• Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including
  • Pruning
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Rigging
  • Removals
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• At least one (1) year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience in the tree care industry
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (Class B CDL preferred)
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

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

Ottawa

ON

Production Arborist

10/29/2026

Regular Full-Time