Arborist Climber / Crew Leader

Bartlett; Erin; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and 

PPE, gear, and equipment

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader in Erin, Ontario. You will lead a tree care crew, perform all arboriculture tasks safely, and elevate team skills and productivity on-site. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and client communication within a local Bartlett office.

This full-time position requires hands-on arboriculture experience, equipment operation, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to ensure high-quality tree care services for clients in the Erin area.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience in the tree care industry.
• Valid driver license and clean motor vehicle record (Class B CDL preferred).
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals, and operating equipment.
• Bringing a cooperative and enthusiastic attitude to the job site.
• Supervising and managing crews while performing tree care services as directed by the Arborist Representative and Local Manager.
• Ensuring crew members are trained for each job assignment and that work meets industry and company standards.
• Communicating with clients and building relationships.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Outdoor work

Team-oriented

Job description

Summary

Are you an experienced Arborist looking to take your career to the next level?As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will be an integral member of the team, serving as the leader of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of performing all tree care services safely and efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for tree careby enhancing the skills, performance, and productivity of other team members within your office.

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 Crew Leader, you will play an important role in:

• Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including:
  • Pruning
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Rigging
  • Removals
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
• Bringing a cooperative and enthusiastic attitude to the job site
• Supervising and managing crews while performing tree care services, as directed by the Arborist Representative and Local Manager
• Ensuring that each crew member is trained appropriately for each designated job assignment
• Ensuring that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
• Communicating, answering questions, and building relationships with clients

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift 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
• Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, and self-motivated

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

Location : Name

Erin

Location : State/Province

ON

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: Canada Careers

9/23/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time