Certified Utility Arborist

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd seeks Certified Utility Arborists for permanent positions across British Columbia. Candidates will direct crews in tree maintenance, ensuring safety and effective practices. The roles offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and career advancement including an employee ownership plan.

Benefits

Paid Travel

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Utility Arborist designation or ability to challenge certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; withstand various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Direct tree trimmers and operators while ensuring safety practices.
• Perform tree trimming and removal tasks as required.

Skills

Knowledge of trees

Safety adherence

Education

Certified Utility Arborist designation

Tools

Climbing gear

Powered trimmer lift truck

Job description

Certified Utility Arborists (CUA) – British Columbia

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd, operating as Wright Tree Service of Canada, is seeking qualified CUAs for various positions in various locations within British Columbia. These are permanent, full-time positions with highly competitive hourly wages, benefit package, as well as an employee ownership plan.

Responsibilities Include :

• Assign, instruct, and direct tree trimmers, equipment operators and groundworkers
• Trim and / or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using saws / pruners
• Removal or trimming of trees and brush encroaching onto utility or transportation rights of ways
• Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment
• Ensure on-the-job safety practices are followed by all crew members
• Perform other job-related tasks as required or assigned

Requirements include :

• Valid Certified Utility Arborist designation or ability to challenge BC skilled trades certification
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing
• Adheres to safety requirements and ensures crew members are working safely
• Ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions

Why Wright Tree Service :

• Paid Travel (fly or drive)
• Training, development and career opportunities
• All equipment and tools supplied including climbing gear
• New equipment
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Relocation assistance, if required
• Signing bonus

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd. is an employee-owned company.