Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Delta; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Company-paid PPE

Training opportunities

Uniforms provided

Boot reimbursement

Paid vacation

Healthcare options

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Delta, BC seeks an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level, hands-on role. You will join a professional crew to gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

Launch your career through on-the-job training, learn safe techniques, and contribute to a safety-first, research-driven environment with opportunities for advancement and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoor environments.
• Willingness to work year-round in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Degree or certificate in related arboriculture field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all arboriculture tasks.
• Assist with pruning, rigging, cabling, and removals.
• Operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers and aerial lifts safely.
• Follow work zone safety procedures and company safety policies.
• Support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Education

Arboriculture degree or certificate

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

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 Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

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 Ground Person, you will play an important role in:

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
  • Pruning
  • Rigging
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Removals
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
  • Implementing work zone safety procedures
  • Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
  • Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required

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

Location : Name

Delta

Location : State/Province

BC

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: Canada Careers

8/25/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time