Groundsperson to Arborist Apprentice – Year‑Round Career Training

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Burlington; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP/TFSA program

Stock purchase after 6 months

Employee referral program

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Groundsperson to support trimming operations and assist climbers and trimmers. This role offers hands-on training, on-site collaboration, and clear paths for career advancement within a trusted team.

You will contribute to site setup, safety compliance, and efficient job-site operations while gaining practical arboriculture experience. Training and benefits accompany year-round, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement is considered an asset.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified arborist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Previous landscape/horticulture experience considered an asset.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Groundwork support for trimming operations.
• Chainsaw and Chipper operation/loading brush.
• Assist Crew leader in job- site setup, debris removal, cleanup and equipment maintenance.
• Abide by industry safety policies and procedures.
• Raking up/ leaf blowing job sites.
• Rigging down limbs.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Willingness to become arborist

Landscape/horticulture experience

Job description

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Groundsperson to support trimming operations and assist climbers and trimmers. This role offers hands-on training, on-site collaboration, and clear paths for career advancement within a trusted team.

You will contribute to site setup, safety compliance, and efficient job-site operations while gaining practical arboriculture experience. Training and benefits accompany year-round, full-time employment.