Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Benefits: Life, LTD, ADD, medical andd

RPP Plan, HSA, paid vacation

Uniforms, PPE, gear, equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $200

Training and education resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Ground Person in Toronto, ON. Join a safety-first team gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

This entry-level role focuses on hands-on training, operating hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts, while learning to protect people and trees through safe practices.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature, outdoors and the environment.
• Willing to learn and work on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience preferred but not required.
• Degree or certificate in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to perform arboriculture tasks safely (pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing).
• Assist with removals and proper equipment maintenance (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Implement work zone safety procedures and support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Arboriculture/forestry/related degree

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.

Toronto

ON

Production Arborist

8/20/2026

Regular Full-Time