Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Summerland; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement from within

Life Insurance

Medical and dental benefits

RPP Plan

Healthcare spending account

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-paid uniforms and PPE

Boot reimbursement

Training and education resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Ground Person in Summerland, BC, Canada. You will join a tree care team, gaining practical field experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, removals, and equipment operation on residential and commercial sites.

We value safety, ongoing training, and career development, offering benefits and advancement opportunities as part of a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture (pruning, rigging, cabling, removals).
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Degree or certificate in Arboriculture or related field preferred but not required.
• Experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removals, and equipment handling.
• Maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Follow all safety rules and company safety policies.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety-minded

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture or related field

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

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.

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

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

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
• 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.

Summerland

BC

Production Arborist

10/5/2026

Regular Full-Time