Experienced Arborist Climber – Full-Time Permanent

We are currently seeking an experienced Arborist Climber to join our team in a full-time, permanent position.

This role is suited to a skilled and experienced arborist with a strong background in climbing, rigging, tree removal, pruning, and working safely at height. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience across all aspects of modern arboriculture and be confident working independently as well as leading and supporting a professional crew.

Significant climbing experience is required. Only candidates with demonstrated arboricultural climbing experience will be considered.

Key Experience & Skills The successful candidate will have proven experience with:

- Professional tree climbing and working-at-height systems, including advanced climbing techniques and equipment.
- Manual rigging systems for safely lowering, moving, and transporting tree sections and other loads.
- Tree falling and removal, including assessing trees, planning removals, and executing work safely and efficiently.
- Tree pruning, including knowledge of proper pruning techniques and tree health.
- Tree physiology and arboricultural practices, with a solid understanding of how trees grow, respond to pruning, and react to environmental conditions.
- Safely working around and operating in conjunction with elevated work platforms and cranes.
- Operating arboricultural equipment, including bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and various hand tools.
- Conducting and leading morning safety meetings and daily job planning,



including identifying site hazards, assigning responsibilities, and establishing appropriate safe work practices.
- Maintaining a strong focus on job-site safety, hazard awareness, and professional work standards.
- Communicating effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, and other contractors.
- Working effectively as part of a team while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.

What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who brings real-world arboricultural experience, confidence in the tree, strong technical skills, and a commitment to doing the job safely and professionally.

The ideal candidate is a capable climber who can assess a job, select the appropriate climbing and rigging systems, work efficiently, and contribute their experience to the overall success of the crew.

Preferred Qualifications

- ISA Certification – an asset, but not required.
- First Aid Certification.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Demonstrated experience working as a skilled Arborist Climber.

What We Offer We provide secure, year-round employment, competitive health and dental benefits, and a positive, respectful work environment. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and a fun, supportive workplace culture.

If you are an experienced arborist who takes pride in your climbing skills, safety, workmanship, and ability to work as part of a professional team, we would like to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

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