Tree Services Labourer / Arborist Assistant

The Job Resource Centre; Canmore, Banff, Exshaw; Remote; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Precision Tree Services in the Bow Valley is seeking an Arborist Assistant / Tree Services Labourer for a seasonal outdoor role. You’ll work with experienced crew on residential, commercial, municipal and wildfire mitigation projects around Canmore, Banff, Exshaw and nearby communities.

No arboriculture experience is required, and we are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-minded, and a good team member who’s eager to learn.

Qualifications

• No arboriculture experience required; reliable and safety-minded.
• Must be able to work outdoors as part of a crew and learn on the job.
• Willingness to develop climbing, equipment operation, and arborist skills over time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tree pruning and removals.
• Process and chip brush.
• Handle ropes and equipment safely.
• Maintain safe and organized worksites.
• Assist with FireSmart and vegetation management projects.

Skills

Reliability

Safety-minded

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Alpine Precision Tree Services is looking for an Arborist Assistant / Tree Services Labourer to join our team in the Bow Valley. This is a Seasonal opportunity with the possibility of obtaining full time employment for someone who enjoys working outdoors and is comfortable with physically demanding work.

You'll work alongside experienced crew and arborists on residential, commercial, municipal and wildfire mitigation projects throughout Canmore, Banff, Exshaw and surrounding communities. The role includes supporting tree pruning and removals, processing and chipping brush, handling ropes and equipment, maintaining safe and organized worksites, and assisting with FireSmart and vegetation management projects.

No previous arboriculture experience is required. We're looking for someone who is reliable, safety-minded, works well as part of a crew and is willing to learn. For the right person, this position provides hand-on training and a pathway to develop climbing, equipment operation and arborist skills over time.