Climber [Arborist]

Davey Tree Expert Co; Fitzroy Harbour; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and employee-owned company where your passion for tree care can flourish! As part of a dedicated team, you'll engage in exciting outdoor work, ensuring the health and safety of trees across Ontario. With a commitment to ongoing training and career advancement, this role offers you the chance to develop your skills while enjoying the great outdoors. Experience the thrill of climbing and working with nature, all while being supported by a company that values your contributions and prioritizes safety. If you’re ready for a rewarding career with an established leader in the industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Stock Purchase Option

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of climbing experience and understanding of safe tree ascent.
• Certification as an Arborist or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Pruning and removing deadwood from trees at various heights.
• Installing cables and lightning protection systems.

Skills

Tree Identification

Knot Identification

Climbing Skills

Safety Procedures

Physical Strength

Education

Certification as an Arborist

Background in Forestry

Background in Horticulture

Background in Landscaping

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial Lifts

Job description

Primary Locations: Ontario, Carp, 196 Cardevco Road, K0A 1L0

Requisition ID: 204772

At Davey, your office is the outdoors. Every day brings a new adventure, and our national footprint provides you the opportunity to see and experience different parts of the country. Clients hire Davey because we are expert professionals, and we only hire candidates who can deliver on that promise every day. You’ll have a chance to do what you love each workday, and your team will have your back. Whether you’re working independently or as part of a crew, you’ll be given the training, resources and flexibility to do your job – and to do it safely, every day.

Job Duties

• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood in the canopy of the trees at various heights.
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
• Assist the trimmers and foreperson in job site setup, debris removal and cleanup.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• Minimum 1 year of climbing experience.
• Certified Arborist or willingness to work towards certification.
• Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and Airbrake endorsement considered an asset.
• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.

Additional Information

• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
• Full-time, year-round employment with seasonal positions also available.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP Matching Program.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Employee Referral Program and other employee perks.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.