Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Oakville; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement from within

Health, life, disability benefits

RPP & HSA benefits

Uniforms, PPE and equipment provided

Boot reimbursement

Training and education resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Climber in Oakville, Ontario. The role supports ground, climbing, and aerial lift tasks with emphasis on safety and quality tree care.

The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement while working within a safety-first, professional environment in a well-established company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience climbing with arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR.
• Formal training in chainsaw maintenance and aerial cutting.
• Degree or Diploma in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed by crew leader.
• Demonstrate safety standards and proper knots, climbing techniques, pruning and small removals.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking as required.
• Adhere to all safety rules and training sessions.
• Maintain assigned gear and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and leaders.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Tree climbing

Bucket operation

Safety awareness

Valid driver’s license

English proficiency

Education

Secondary school

Degree or Diploma in Arboriculture/Forestry (preferred)

Tools

Chainsaw maintenance

Aerial cutting techniques

Job description

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, headquartered at 4370 Interurban Road, Victoria BC V9E 2C4, 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.

Position Title Arborist Climber

Number of Positions 2

Pay Rate $36.80/hr - $38.00/hr based on experience

Job type Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week

Job Location 586 Third Line, Oakville ON L6L 4A7

May be required to travel outside of the immediate Oakvill area as part of the role.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Bartlett Tree Experts has been in business for over 100 years. We are the largest family-owned tree care company in North America with over 100 offices in the USA, Canada, and Europe. We pride ourselves in offering scientific tree care and have unmatched resources with the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory.

We promote equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups Apprentices, Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Youth. Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

Oakville

ON

Production Arborist

10/29/2026

Regular Full-Time