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The Position: Arborist

Type: Full-time, permanent

Reports To: General Foreperson

About Us:

We're looking for driven individuals who are eager to grow, learn, and build a long-term career with us. If you thrive on challenges, are motivated to advance, and are ready to step outside your comfort zone, you'll fit right in.

Why Wright Tree Service:

Because we're not building a revolving door-we're building a team. We're employee-owned, focused on mentorship, and committed to safety, career growth, and respect. You won't be a number here. You'll be a leader in the making.

Extra Reasons to Join Us:

• Pay: $30 - $35 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and commitment to on-going development.
• Mentorship and Training: On-going training opportunities.
• Growth: Wright believes in education and training; we pride ourselves on developing our workers to their full potential
• Work Shifts: A minimum of 40 hours per week, year-round
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• PPE: 100% PPE provided, just bring you CSA-Approved work boots
• Climbing Gear: industry leading gear 100% provided.
• Employee Ownership: We are 100% employee owned. Units are bought on your behalf, based on the company's safety and financial performance, at no cost to you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prune trees to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches to improve their structure, appearance, and safety.
• Ensure proper pruning techniques are followed to avoid damaging the tree.
• 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.
• Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of tree care activities, including treatments, inspections, and maintenance schedules.
• Other duties as required.
  

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• 2 years' experience trimming/ pruning trees in a residential setting.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with less than 6 demerits; air brakes endorsement is considered an asset.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Valid First-Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.
• Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.
• Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be considered an asset.

Questions?

Reach out to hrcanada@wrightcanada.ca - we'd love to hear from you.

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.