Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Victoria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety‑first culture

Advancement opportunities

Life insurance

Long‑term disability

Medical and dental

RPP Plan

Healthcare spending account

Paid vacation and holidays

Licenses pay increases

Uniforms and PPE gear

Boot reimbursement

Training and education resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Victoria, BC is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a safety‑minded team. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on training in pruning, rigging, removals, and equipment operation on commercial and residential properties.

You will learn through on‑the‑job instruction, work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions, and collaborate with experienced arborists while adhering to safety policies. A driver’s license and a positive, team‑oriented attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in arboriculture and outdoor work year-round.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Willingness to learn and work on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience preferred but not required.
• Degree or certificate in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, environmental science or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform pruning, rigging, cabling, removals, and equipment operation.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on the ground and aloft; help with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree/Certificate in Arboriculture or related field

Certificate in Forestry or Horticulture (preferred)

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

Victoria

Location : State/Province

BC

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: Canada Careers

9/23/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time