About Us

From island properties to lakefront estates, Coulson Bros. Arboriculture is booming across Muskoka and Parry Sound—and we’re looking to add some talent to our team! With the largest operating capacity on the Muskoka Lakes and top-of-the-line equipment, we offer a broad range of tree services including pruning, removals, support systems, and Plant Health Care.

Forget seasonal layoffs or jumping from gig to gig—we provide year-round stability working alongside Muskoka’s finest tree care crew in an incredible outdoor environment.

What We Offer

We strive to keep our arborists at the forefront of the industry while ensuring everyone gets home safe to their friends and family every night.

- Competitive Compensation: Industry-competitive wages + Christmas bonuses.
- Year-Round Stability: Steady, full-time employment—no winter layoffs.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Vision, Dental, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, and Extended Health Care.
- Financial Benefits: RRSP matching program.
- Gear & Safety: $500 annual safety clothing allowance and access to modern, top-tier equipment.
- Growth & Education: Company-sponsored training seminars, courses, trade conferences, and credential maintenance to help you continually advance your career.
- The Office: Fresh air, stunning lake view work sites (both on and off the water), and a supportive crew that has your back.

Key Responsibilities

- Execute precision tree pruning, removals, brush cleanup, and complex rigging operations.
- Assist with and lead job planning, crew training, and safety protocol enforcement.
- Inspect, maintain, and care for company equipment,



including chainsaws, wood chippers, climbing/rigging gear, and trucks.
- Perform physically demanding tasks (lifting heavy objects, repetitive labor) during 8–10 hour workdays in all weather conditions.
- Maintain strict safety practices in alignment with ISA standards and Arborist Safe Work Practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Experience: 2–3+ years of professional tree climbing experience in a company setting.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong command of ropes, knots, rigging, climbing techniques, tree cutting practices, and ISA standards.
- Equipment Care: Capable of daily maintenance on chainsaws, chippers, and climbing gear.
- Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract (DZ license is a strong asset for operating our bucket truck and heavy trucks)
- Soft Skills & Attributes: Solid leadership, self-motivated, punctual, skilled, and respectful toward crew members, clients, and properties.
- Physical Fitness: Physically capable of sustained heavy lifting and labor in varied weather conditions.

Bonus Assets:

- Landscaping or general laborer experience. Experience around skid steers, snowmobiles and ATV's is an asset as well
- Boater’s license or local Muskoka/Parry Sound lake knowledge.

Ready to Climb With Us?

If you have a passion for trees, a great attitude, and the skills to back it up, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join the Coulson Bros. team!

Pay: $25.00-$37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 55.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Arborist - Tree Climber (Full Time- min 1 yr exp / DL req - Milford Bay, On) (Bracebridge)
🏢 Coulson Bros Arboriculture
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