Summary

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and secure environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

A safety-first culture and professional workplace

Advancement opportunities - we promote from within

Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental

RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays

Industry credential/license pay increases

Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $200

Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett. Responsibilities

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in:





Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including: Pruning

Rigging

Cabling and bracing

Removals

Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)

Implementing work zone safety procedures

Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft

Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties

Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Qualifications A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors

Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team

Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required

Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required The F. A.

Bartlett Tree Expert

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location : Name

Summerland Location : State/Province

BC Category

Production Arborist Latest Post Date: Canada Careers

7/31/2026 Type

Regular Full-Time

📌 Arborist Ground Person (Summerland)
🏢 Bartlett Tree Experts
📍 Summerland