ISA Certified Arborist

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

Employee ownership potential

All equipment provided except boots

Job summary

Wright Tree Service of Canada seeks an ISA Certified Arborist to manage tree health, pruning, planting and safe removals. You will diagnose diseases, trim and prune, and supervise crews on varied urban and rural sites across Canada.

The role emphasizes safety, coordination with project managers, and ensuring high-quality vegetation management services for utility clients. Training and equipment are provided as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist certification required or in progress.
• Experience in pruning, tree health assessments and disease diagnosis.
• Strong knowledge of pruning techniques and safety standards.
• Ability to supervise crews and coordinate on large sites.

Responsibilities

• Prune trees to remove dead or diseased branches.
• Perform crown thinning, raising and reduction for healthy growth.
• Use equipment such as chainsaws and ropes for safe removals.
• Supervise arborist laborers and coordinate tasks on job sites.
• Inspect trees for disease, pests and structural issues.

Skills

Tree care

Climbing safety

Health and safety

Pruning techniques

Education

ISA Certified Arborist certification

Tools

Chainsaws

Ropes

Aerial lifts

Job description

Wright Tree Service of Canada The Position: ISA Certified Arborist Type: Full-time Reports To: Project Manager

Role Description: The ISA Certified arborists play a crucial role in managing the health and safety of trees in urban and rural environments. This position is responsible for various tasks related to the care, management, and preservation of trees, including diagnosing tree diseases, pruning, planting, and ensuring safe tree removals.

About Us

Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.

Why Wright Canada Holdings

A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots Working shifts, Monday to Friday Medical and Dental benefits Employee Ownership potential

Essential Job Duties

• Prune trees to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches
• Trim overgrown trees to improve their structure, appearance, and safety
• Perform crown thinning, crown raising, and crown reduction to promote healthy growth
• Ensure proper pruning techniques are followed to avoid damaging the tree
• Remove trees that are dead, diseased, or pose a hazard to people or property
• Use appropriate equipment (e.g., chainsaws, ropes, cranes) to safely remove trees in tight spaces
• Work with tree-climbing techniques or aerial lifts for larger trees
• Supervise arborist laborers or tree care crews during tree care projects
• Coordinate and manage tasks on larger job sites, ensuring smooth operations and safe practices
• Evaluate site conditions and recommend the best tree care practices for the location
• Inspect trees for signs of disease, pests, or structural problems
• Assess tree health and recommend corrective actions, such as pruning, pest control, or soil management
• Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices and operating procedures
• Use appropriate tools for each task
• Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment
• Request repair or replacement of equipment when necessary
• Maintain detailed records of tree care activities, including treatments, inspections, and maintenance schedules
• Keep track of equipment and material usage, reporting the status of trees as needed
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Other Duties

• Position may require outside travel
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment

Supervisory Duties

• Train and support team members in learning about tree identification, tree removal procedures, tree disease identification and treatment, and other aspects of the job as needed
• Supervise crew members to ensure that safety procedures are followed, especially when working around high-voltage electrical equipment, including tree trimming practices

Join Our Team

Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, Eocene Environmental Group, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities. We appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted. The posting will remain open until the role is filled. An employee-owned company formed in 2017, Wright Canada Holdings is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, representing our family of companies across Canada and is comprised of Spectrum Resource Group, Wright Tree Service of Canada, ArborCare and CNUC of Canada. Our operations and clientele stretch across Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Together as a family of companies, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services in Canada. Wright Tree Service of Canada offers the entire package of vegetation management services, including integrated vegetation management, storm restoration, work planning services to utility companies and their communities across Canada. ArborCare provides commercial and residential tree and lawn care services in Calgary. Assisting utilities in improving their utility vegetation management programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions in Canada. Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management solutions provider with expertise in reforestation, vegetation management and forest management. They provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.