Arborist - Ground Crew

International Society of Arboriculture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team enhancing Toronto's urban forest as a Grounds Crew Member. You will perform various physical duties in a safe and supportive environment, with opportunities for advancement and full training. Ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and teamwork.

Benefits

Full training and support

Uniforms and safety equipment provided

Paid vacation and sick days

Best-in-class Employee Health and Dental Plan

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in tree care or landscaping preferred.
• Valid G license is an asset, but not required.
• Willingness to learn chainsaw use and basic tool maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Haul branches and debris from the work area.
• Assist climbers and operators with ropes and rigging.
• Operate and maintain jobsite tools.

Skills

Physical labour

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Chainsaw

Hand tools

Job description

We’re growing our team of dedicated tree care professionals committed to improving the health, safety, and beauty of Toronto’s urban forest. This is a chance to start or build a career in arboriculture alongside people who take pride in their work, support each other, and are passionate about the craft.

Ground crew members arerequired to perform heavy physical duties on a variety of tasks which are generally semi-skilled in nature. Duties will vary depending on the type of work assigned to crew.

A Grounds Crew Member at Vista Tree Management is:

• Eager to work hard and develop new skills outdoors in all weather
• Ready to support tree crews by managing brush, tools, and equipment
• Committed to safety and focused on learning proper techniques
• A reliable teammate who values communication and accountability
• Energetic, respectful, and motivated to improve every day
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Haul branches, wood, and debris safely from the work area to the truck
• Assist climbers and equipment operators with ropes, rigging, and ground support
• Operate and maintain hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and other jobsite equipment
• Keep the jobsite clean, organized, and safe
• Help load and unload tools and gear before and after jobs
• Follow direction from the Crew Lead and communicate clearly with team members

You Should Have:

• Experience with or willingness to learn chainsaw use and basic tool maintenance
• A strong work ethic and ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
• Interest and ability to perform heavy physical labour in a team environment in all weather conditions
• Respect for safety protocols and commitment to wearing required PPE
• A valid G license with clean abstract(or plans to obtain one) is an asset but not required
• 1+ year experience in tree care, landscaping, construction, or other outdoor work is preferred
• High school diploma is an asset, but not required

We Offer:

• Full training and support to help you grow in the arboriculture trade
• Uniforms and safety equipment provided
• Competitive hourly wage based on experience
• Opportunities for advancement into other roles
• Opportunity to register as an apprentice Arborist and/or Horticulturalist
• Paid training and certification assistance
• Best-in-class Employee Health and Dental Plan
• Paid vacation and sick days
• A respectful and supportive team environment
• Based out of our east-end Toronto shop (TTC-accessible; nearest station: Warden)
• 35–50 hours per week (Monday–Friday), 7:00am start
• Work performed outdoors year-round on residential and commercial properties

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the chance to build a career in arboriculture from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

No phone calls, please. Only applicants with complete applications will be contacted. Open work permit holders currently residing in Canada are welcome to apply, but we are unable to sponsor international applicants at this time.