Climbing Arborist (Foreman - Tree Care).Build Your Career From the Ground Up.At Horizon Contracting Group, we believe great work starts with great people.If you're an experienced tree care professi... Show more

CA$20.00 hourly

Full-time

At Horizon Contracting Group, we believe great work starts with great people. We're looking for a Climbing Arborist who brings strong leadership, technical skills, and a commitment to safe, high-quality tree care.

If you're an experienced tree care professional who enjoys leading a crew, working outdoors, and taking pride in doing the job right, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a company that invests in its people.

About the Role
As an Climbing Arborist, you'll lead and support your crew while completing tree removal and abatement work. You'll help plan each job, communicate work plans to your team, and take responsibility for safety and quality on site.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend your days working alongside your crew, operating equipment, managing site activities, and ensuring work is completed safely and professionally.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead, train, and support your crew on job sites

Safely complete tree removal and abatement work as assigned

Plan jobs and communicate work plans to the crew before starting

Safely operate aerial lifts, chippers, chainsaws, ropes, and rigging equipment

Climb using both spurred and spur-less techniques

Inspect tools and equipment before use

Maintain equipment, including sharpening, greasing, and oiling as required





Lead daily safety talks and complete required safety documentation

Ensure appropriate PPE and safe work practices are followed

Learn and perform emergency procedures and protocols, including boom operations

Complete crew timecards and other required documentation

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work site

Represent Horizon professionally and provide exceptional customer service

Be courteous and respectful to clients, coworkers, and the public

What You Bring
Certifications & Education

Certified Faller or Faller Endorsement required

Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence; Air Brake endorsement is an asset

Traffic Control Person Certification is an asset

Secondary school completion is an asset

Post-secondary education in horticulture, arboriculture, or a related field is an asset

ISA Arborist, TRAQ, or Utility Arborist Certification is an asset

Experience

1+ year of supervisory or crew leadership experience

Experience with tree removal and abatement

Experience climbing both spurred and spur-less

Experience with ropes and rigging

Comfortable operating aerial lift trucks and chippers

Experience maintaining tools and equipment





Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions

Experience working in a physical, fast-paced, safety-focused environment

Skills

Robust leadership and communication skills

Safety-focused mindset

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Mechanically inclined

Comfortable giving and receiving direction

Comfortable using iPads, Microsoft Outlook, and other technology

Team-oriented and dependable

Physical & Work Environment
This is a 100% field-based role requiring physical work, including lifting 50+ lbs, bending, crouching, twisting, climbing, and standing or walking for extended periods.

You’ll work outdoors in changing weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, and snow.

$45–$50/hour , based on experience and qualifications

Vacation pay paid out on every cheque

RRSP with company matching after 1 year

Eligible for the Company bonus program after 1 year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunities to grow your career within Horizon

Our Values

Embrace the Challenge

Lead with Care

Own Our Actions

Strongest Together

Your Career at Horizon
We’re committed to promoting from within and helping our people build lasting careers. As an Climbing Arborist, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your technical expertise, and make a real impact on your crew and the work we deliver.

The pay range for this role is:
45 - 50 CAD per hour(Lower Mainland)

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