Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tree care company in Delta is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join their team. This is an entry-level role focusing on developing skills in arboriculture through hands-on training. Candidates should have a passion for the outdoors and a positive attitude. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits within a safety-first culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Life and medical benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and education programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Prior experience in tree care, landscaping, or horticulture preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture including pruning and rigging.
• Implement work zone safety procedures.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders.

Skills

Passion for nature and the outdoors

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Education

Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Science or related field

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

7/24/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time