UTT

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd; West Nipissing; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Employee ownership potential

Job summary

Wright Tree Service of Canada, a Wright Canada Holdings unit, is seeking a Utility Arborist (UTT) to join our crew. This full-time role involves trimming, pruning, and removing trees near power lines, with inspections and safe operation of chainsaws, lifts and other equipment.

You will train and supervise crew members, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards while supporting utility vegetation management across urban and rural settings.

Qualifications

• Certified Utility Arborist (CUA or UA) or Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT), or ability to challenge exam.
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and arboriculture techniques for trimming and removal.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with few demerits; pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• First aid with CPR or willingness to obtain; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in various weather and environmental conditions; comply with drug/alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

• Trim, prune, and remove trees and branches near power lines and utility infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections around power lines to identify hazards.
• Work in both urban and rural areas near overhead/underground lines.
• Use techniques to bring down trees without damaging property or equipment.
• Operate chainsaws, pole saws, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, stump grinders, and cranes.
• Train and supervise crew members to follow safety procedures around high-voltage gear.
• Maintain records of tree maintenance, removal schedules, and vegetation-related damage.
• Track progress and document work for regulatory compliance.
• Ensure environmental regulations are followed to minimize habitat impact.

Skills

CUA/UA Certification

Valid Class 5 license

Arboriculture techniques

Lifting capability 50 lb

Education

CUA/UA Certification or UT(T) Certification

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Aerial lifts

Chipper trucks

Cranes

Stump grinders

Job description

Wright Tree Service of Canada The Position: Utility Arborist (UTT) Type: Full-time Reports To: Project Manager Wright Tree Service is offering a $3,750 sign on bonus following 90 days of employment

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

Pay

Pay rate of $35 to $40 per hour

Benefits

• We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots Working shifts, Monday to Friday Medical and Dental benefits Employee Ownership potential

Contract Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Trim, prune, and remove trees and branches that pose a risk to power lines, poles, and other utility infrastructure
• Conduct regular inspections of areas around power lines to assess potential hazards posed by trees or branches
• Work in both urban and rural environments, managing vegetation near overhead and underground utility lines
• Use specialized techniques to safely bring down trees without damaging surrounding property, infrastructure, or utility equipment
• Operate power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, stump grinders, and cranes to perform tree trimming and removal
• Train and supervise crew members to ensure that safety procedures are followed, especially when working around high-voltage electrical equipment
• Maintain records of tree maintenance activities, including tree removal, pruning schedules, and any damage caused by vegetation to utility infrastructure
• Track vegetation management progress and document completed work for utility records or regulatory compliance
• Ensure work is done in compliance with environmental regulations, minimizing damage to natural habitats and wildlife
• Other duties as required

Experience and Knowledge Expectations

• Certified Utility Arborist (CUA or UA) or Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT), or ability to challenge exam.
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing.
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license with less than 6 demerits Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening Current First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain Ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions.
• Must adhere to the Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

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.