We're always hiring great people! Timberscapes Inc. is hiring an experienced arborist who can safely run a crew, deliver quality work, and develop others.

Compensation
$35–$45/hour

About the Role
This is a working field-leadership role. It is not simply about being a strong climber; it is about leading the crew well, protecting safety, driving quality and efficiency, developing others, and representing Timberscapes professionally.

Responsibilities

Lead daily arborist crews from preparation through completion

Perform advanced climbing, rigging, pruning, and removal work

Conduct morning meetings and hazard reviews

Delegate work according to crew capability

Maintain safety, quality, production, and customer-service standards

Keep jobs moving on schedule and within budgeted hours

Train and develop apprentices using the Timberscapes career path

Complete timekeeping, work orders, checklists, tailboards, and closeout documentation

Maintain trucks, equipment, tools, and materials

Communicate issues, damage, return trips, and customer concerns promptly

Represent Timberscapes professionally on every job

Qualifications

Completed arborist apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Certified Arborist designation or demonstrated equivalent competency

Proven ability to lead an arborist crew independently

Strong climbing, rigging, pruning, and removal skills

Aerial rescue and advanced rigging competency

DZ or AZ licence strongly preferred

ISA certification, Ontario Certified Arborist credentials, grapple-saw crane, bucket-truck, and spider lift experience are strong assets

A valid Ontario driver’s licence is mandatory

Wage Placement
Higher placement may reflect Certified Arborist status, Ontario certification,



DZ/AZ licensing, advanced rigging, spider lift or grapple-saw crane experience, and the ability to train and lead others consistently.

About Timberscapes
We are a professional tree-care company serving Sutton West, York Region, Lake Simcoe, and surrounding communities. Our work includes removals, pruning, planting, maintenance, and plant health care. We’ve invested in top-notch equipment, like our Grapple Saw Crane and Spider Lift, because skilled arborists should have the right tools to do high-level work. Our standard is simple: safe, professional, and consistently done right.

OUR VALUES: We have 6 that build our foundation!
Safety
The work we do carries real risk, and it is our responsibility to think ahead, work with discipline, and protect ourselves, our teammates, our clients, and the public. No task is more important than making sure everyone goes home safe.

Quality
We take pride in doing the job right. Our work should reflect care, professionalism, and attention to detail from start to finish. When we leave a site, we should be able to look back at it with pride and know we gave our best.

Lean
We work smarter, not harder. That means staying organized, using our time well, planning ahead, and reducing wasted motion, effort, and confusion. Lean helps us do great work efficiently, without cutting corners on safety or quality.

Grit




This work is demanding, and grit is what carries us through. We show up ready to work, push through challenges, and keep moving when the job gets tough. Talent matters, but perseverance is what turns potential into results.

Learn
We are always growing. Every job, every challenge, and every mistake is a chance to improve our skills, knowledge, and judgment. The more we learn, the better we become as individuals, as a team, and as a company.

Community
We look out for each other and take care of the people around us. We build a team culture based on respect, accountability, and pride in how we represent Timberscapes. The way we work, speak, and carry ourselves leaves an impact, and that impact should make the whole team proud.

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience and performance

Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the team

Gear allowance and company swag

A great team culture with team barbecues, breakfast meetings, & company events

Opportunities to grow as we continue to expand

A team where your effort doesn't go unnoticed

A workplace where your skills are respected, and your opinions are heard

Job Type
Full time | Permanent | Seasonal

This is a permanent position with a typical 2–3 month winter layoff (January to March), with work resuming each spring.

Bottom Line
If you’re a serious climber who wants to do solid work with a strong crew, top-tier equipment, and a company that respects the trade, we’d like to hear from you.

Timberscapes Inc. provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know.

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📌 Arborist Crew Lead (Ontario)
🏢 Timberscapes
📍 Ontario