Are you an experienced Arborist looking to take your career to the next level? As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will be an integral member of the team, serving as the leader of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of performing all tree care services safely and efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for tree care by enhancing the skills, performance, and productivity of other team members within your office.

Benefits

A safety-first culture and qualified 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

Responsibilities

Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including

Pruning

Cabling and bracing

Rigging

Removals

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





Bringing a cooperative and enthusiastic attitude to the job site

Supervising and managing crews while performing tree care services, as directed by the Arborist Representative and Local Manager

Ensuring that each crew member is trained appropriately for each designated job assignment

Ensuring that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards

Communicating, answering questions, and building relationships with clients

Qualifications

At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience in the tree care industry

Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record (Class B CDL preferred)

Ability to work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions

Proven initiative, positive attitude, team‑oriented, and self‑motivated

A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Nanaimo, BC. Role: Production Arborist. Date posted: 6/11/2026. Schedule: Regular Full‑Time.

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📌 Arborist Crew Leader (British Columbia)
🏢 Bartlett Tree Experts
📍 British Columbia