Arborist Crew Leader

Bartlett Tree Experts; Bracebridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare spending account

Company-paid uniforms and equipment

Training and continuing education programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Bracebridge, Canada, is seeking an experienced Arborist Crew Leader to enhance your career in tree care. You will lead a tree care crew, ensuring all services are performed safely and effectively while training other team members.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of climbing and aerial lift experience, a valid driver's license, and a passion for nature. Competitive compensation and numerous benefits including advancement opportunities and training resources are offered.

Qualifications

• At least three years of tree climbing experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture.
• Managing crews while performing tree care services.
• Ensuring crew members are trained for each designated job assignment.

Skills

Tree climbing (DdRT or SRT)

Aerial lift operation

Team management

Communication skills

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

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 care by 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 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

• 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.