Labourer

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Employee ownership potential

All equipment provided

Mon-Fri shifts

Job summary

Wright Tree Service of Canada in Winnipeg, MB is hiring a Labourer to assist arborists with tree care and maintenance outdoors. The role involves pruning, removing, debris cleanup, and operating equipment such as chainsaws and chippers.

You will help with tool setup, data gathering on tree health, and maintaining a safe work area. This full-time position follows a Monday to Friday schedule and offers medical and dental benefits, safety-focused culture, and potential for employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Assist arborists with tree care and maintenance tasks.
• Operate equipment such as chainsaws, stump grinders, chippers.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris.
• Maintain a safe, organized worksite and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Keep the worksite clean and safe, removing debris and keeping pathways clear.
• Load and unload materials, set up tools for arborists.
• Assist arborists with health and structural checks of trees and data gathering.
• Report hazards or unsafe conditions to supervisors and support safety culture.
• Travel for outside work if required and adhere to scheduling.

Job description

## LabourerApply: Winnipeg, Manitoba: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR124759# **Wright Tree Service of Canada****The Position:** Labourer**Type:** Full-time **Role Description:**The Labourer assists arborists with tree care and maintenance tasks, working outdoors in various weather conditions. The job typically includes tasks like tree pruning, trimming, tree removal, and clearing debris. Labourers may also be responsible for operating equipment such as chainsaws, stump grinders, chippers, and ropes.**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:*** Keep the worksite clean and organized by removing fallen tree debris, including branches, leaves, and trunks* Ensure that pathways are clear and safe for workers and equipment* Support Arborists fetching tools, holding materials, or providing general help* Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, or feed brush into a woodchipper* Set up tools and equipment for arborists to use* Help arborists assess the health and structural integrity of trees, possibly by assisting with measurements, observations, or gathering data* Perform physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions* Set up barriers or signs to keep the area safe for the crew and the public* Request repairs or replacement of equipment when necessary* Actively support and encourage working safely and supporting a positive team environment* Report safety hazards or unsafe working conditions to supervisors* Ensure that materials and equipment are stored in a safe and organized manner* 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 some 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**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 GroupSM, 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.*At Wright Tree Service, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of a successful business. We are committed to providing our employees with the training and resources needed to elevate their position into a successful career. We provide opportunities to earn certifications, leadership programs and customized trainings.ArborCare provides commercial and residential tree and lawn care services in Calgary.Safety is our #1 value – this culture is guided by our “Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper” pledge to keep both ourselves and others safe.