Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts; Erin; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Plant Health Care Specialists who are passionate about nature and the environment. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors year-round, focusing on the health and care of trees and shrubs in a professional and safe environment. You will receive hands-on training from experienced arborists and be involved in integrated pest management programs. The company promotes from within, providing advancement opportunities, and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and paid vacation. If you are an ambitious self-starter looking to make a difference in plant health care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Paid Uniforms and Gear

Boot Reimbursement

Access to Training Programs

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and ability to work outdoors year-round.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a pesticide license.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using various tools.
• Communicate with clients about work performed during site visits.

Skills

Pest Management

Communication

Record Keeping

Tree Identification

Safety Procedures

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Certificate in Horticulture

Tools

Spray Equipment

Hand Tools

Portable Spray Equipment

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.

We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters, that have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

To ensure your success, we provide hands-on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in:

• Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including:
  • Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
  • Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
  • Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
  • Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
  • Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
  • Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
• Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required

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

Location

Name: Erin

State/Province: ON

Category

Plant Health Care

Latest Post Date

3/24/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time