Forman/Crew Lead

Madden & Company; Westport; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contributions

Overtime pay

Paid training

ISA fees reimbursement

Benefits

Job summary

Madden Tree in Westport, Ontario, seeks a production-based climber, bucket operator and crew lead to start immediately. Regular hours are Monday to Friday, starting at 6:30am and finishing around 5pm.

The role covers arborist work for residential, utility and commercial clients, with compensation $40–$45 per hour and benefits. Candidates should have five years in forestry/arboriculture, valid DZ/AZ/ARZ or ISA certificates, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in forestry/arboriculture
• Experience as crew lead/supervisor (foreman)
• Valid DZ/AZ/ARZ licence and/or ISA certificate
• Wear all required PPE and follow safety rules

Responsibilities

• Lead arborist crews and follow work orders
• Operate bucket trucks and lifting equipment
• Prune and remove trees in varied terrains and weather
• Coordinate with clients and public relations on site safety

Skills

Forestry/arboriculture

Crew leadership

Coaching/training

Client relations

Education

DZ/AZ/ARZ licence

ISA certificate

444a/444b licence

Tools

Bucket trucks

Chipper

Rigging gear

Knuckle boom crane

Job description

Position

Forman / Crew lead: Arborist – Climber – 444a OR Utility Arborist – Climber 444b – ISA Certified Arborist

Location

Westport, ON

Employment type

Part-time position with full-time hours; two week lay-off over Christmas and New years. Lay-off / reduced hours from late January to March due to weather conditions and site access.

Compensation

$40/hr to $45/hr plus benefits, RRSP contributions, overtime pay, approved time off, paid training, willing to reimburse ISA fees.

Requirements / Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum five years in forestry / arboriculture
• Follow work orders and execute work as per details
• Experience as crew lead / supervisor / forman
• Equipment and tool experience related to the trade
• DZ / AZ / ARZ licence
• Client and public relations
• Coaching and training
• Work clothes providedSafety and performance management
• Valid 444a and or 444b and or ISA Certificate
• Wear all required PPE
• Experience in pruning and removing trees in any terrain and in all weather conditions
• Technical rigging and climbing are a must
• Ownership of personal climbing gear
• Utility Experience is a bonus and will be compensated
• Boaters licence is an asset
• Any other training / experiences and certifications related to forestry / utility / arboriculture / horticulture are assets and could be compensated for.

About the Company

Madden Tree is a small business, with a team of 10 employees located in Westport, Ontario. We are a physically demanding company with many equipment assets to help make the job easier. Our main work consists of tree removal and pruning for residential, utility and commercial clients, also offering tree planting, tree health care, reporting / consulting, land clearing, firewood / mulch / lumber sales.

Job Details

Madden Tree is looking for a production-based climber / bucket operator / crew lead to start immediately. Our regular hours are Monday to Friday. Start time 6:30am with a goal to be done for 5pm daily.

Equipment

Bucket trucks, track lift, track chipper, large chippers with winches, mini skid steers (multiple attachments), tractor (multiple attachments), mini excavator (multiple attachments), Chipper trucks, pickups, sales car, Grapple saw knuckle boom, knuckle boom / crane, skidder, trailers, stumpers, boats, hand tools, saws, rigging gear, ect.