Arborist Climber

Bartlett; Navan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Uniforms, PPE and equipment provided

Boot reimbursement

Training and continued education

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Ottawa, ON is seeking an Arborist Climber to join a tree care crew. The role focuses on tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders with residential and commercial properties.

Responsibilities include ground and aerial lift duties, pruning, cabling, rigging, removals, and equipment operation. A strong safety culture and opportunities for advancement are emphasized.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader and Local Manager.
• Safely perform all aspects of arboriculture including pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals, and equipment maintenance.
• Learn and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing experience

Aerial lift operation

Outdoor work year-round

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

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:

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Location : Name

Ottawa

Location : State/Province

ON

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: Canada Careers

9/23/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time