Crew Leader [Arborist]

Davey Tree Expert Co; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company where every day is an adventure outdoors! As an Arborist, you'll lead a crew in providing expert arboricultural care, ensuring safety and efficiency in every task. This role offers year-round employment with opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement. With a focus on employee ownership and excellent benefits, you’ll not only take care of trees but also your future. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Excellent Benefits package

RRSP Program

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase after 6 months

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Arborist required.
• Valid driver's license and air brake endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in providing arboricultural care safely and efficiently.
• Supervise maintenance and operation of tools and equipment.

Skills

Arboricultural care

Tree pruning

Tree identification

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

ISA certification

Enrollment in arboriculture program

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

Job description

Primary Locations: Ontario, Port Robinson, 1354 Chippawa Creek Road Unit 3, L0S 1K0

Requisition ID: 204769

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. A career with Davey means you’ll be able to take care of your family and responsibilities at home while still getting your daily dose of adventure.

Job Duties

• Safely and efficiently lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
• Direct crew members, manage equipment, and plan and execute assigned tasks.
• Supervise and assist in the proper maintenance, preparation and operation of all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Perform all aspects of inspection, tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients, including but not limited to:
  • Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
  • Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
  • Removal of hazardous trees.
• Manage customer service expectations.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Arborist.
• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• The ability to understand and safely direct a team on the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• ISA certification or certificate of enrollment in an arboriculture program or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP Program.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Employee Referral Program and other company 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.