Climbing Arborist

Our client is a leading tree service provider in Guelph, but serving residential and commercial clients across Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, and Waterloo. They pride themselves on safety, quality, and a supportive team culture that fosters growth and work/life balance.

Job Overview: We are seeking multiple Skilled Production Climbing Arborists to lead a crew of 3 in tree pruning, removals, and maintenance. You will be operating bucket trucks, climb daily, and ensure safe, efficient operations. This role offers year-round work, competitive pay, and unique perks like early finishes and extended long weekends. For candidates outside of the geographical areas, free housing is also a possibility.

Salary:
$35.00 - $40.00 per hour (with DZ or higher license)
$1000 signing bonus after 3 months
Ability to quote with additional bonuses ($10 per quote on all quotes sent out. 3L of fuel per quote sent out. 4% commission on approved quotes.)

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (as late as 3:30pm) (40 hours a week)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in tree pruning, removals, and stump grinding using safe climbing and rigging techniques.
  
• Operate and maintain equipment (chainsaws, chippers, bucket trucks, ropes).
  
• Perform tree health assessments and identify species with strong tree ID knowledge.
  
• Ensure job site safety, including pre-work risk assessments and equipment inspections.
  
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members to deliver exceptional service.
  
• Complete daily logs and maintain clean, organized work sites.
  

Requirements

2-3 years of Arborist experience, including climbing and crew leadership.
Valid Ontario DZ driver's license with a clean abstract (may train for right candidate).
Proficient tree identification skills and comfort climbing daily.
Knowledge of safe rigging, pruning, and removal techniques.
Physically fit to lift 50+ lbs and work at heights.
ISA Certified Arborist or eligibility to obtain certification (an asset).
Valid First Aid certification and Air Brake Endorsement (an asset).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $35-$40/hour (based upon experience and certifications).
  
• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, and TFSA/RRSP matching. Free financial planning from the company's RBC representative.
  
• Work/Life Balance: Reasonable hours, extra days off for long weekends, along with shifts ending by 3:30pm.
  
• Growth Opportunities: In-house training, paid certification programs and career advancement. All expenses paid annual trip to the I.S.A.O conference. Cross training for plant healthcare and seasonal planting.
  
• Equipment & Safety: All climbing and safety gear provided at no cost, plus a $500 annual gear allowance.
  
• Team Culture: Team-building events and a focus on safety-first practices. Dedicated to excellence and community impact.
  
• Unique Perks: Onsite company organic vegetable farm share, along with farm fresh egg share.
  
• Bonuses: $1000 given after 3 months, Christmas bonus, along with quoting bonuses mentioned.
  

If your experience aligns with the above requirements and are you willing to branch out with a company with great ongoing potential, CLICK APPLY below to learn more!


We thank all who apply for this position.  We commit to "communicate quickly, communicate often, and communicate well".  All applicants will be contacted within 5 business days. No phone calls please.

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We are an equal opportunity employer!!  We recruit, hire, and promote, both internally and to our clients, without regard to race, national or ethic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics or disability.  Accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. IND1