Are you a climbing arborist looking to advance your career? Malamute Tree is offering the opportunity to practice tree work in one of the most beautiful places on Earth - Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory.

From the start of spring (Start of April) until the end of fall (End of December), your outdoor office is guaranteed an amazing view of the Yukon Territory. Then, when winter arrives, whether you ski, board, or snowmobile, you’ll have a few months to recharge and get up the mountain.

About Malamute Tree Services

Malamute Tree is a small locally owned & operated tree company. We offer tree removal, tree pruning, hedge trimming, stump grinding, lot clearing, and Firesmart prescriptions. We’re a small but robust team of tree care experts, climbing arborists, and groundworkers.

Here’s what you can expect when working with Malamute Tree:

- Competitive, above-industry pay.
- Seasonal employment; our work season typically finishes around the end of December and starts back up again in April. Please note that the exact timing varies depending on the weather, so some flexibility with your schedule is appreciated.
- Being able to share your knowledge and passion for trees and the natural environment with coworkers (and a boss) who are equally as passionate.
- Being part of a fun, experienced and highly knowledgeable team.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a motivated climbing arborist with at least one year of climbing experience to join our team. In this role, the candidate will perform all aspects of tree work in residential, commercial and municipal settings, including tree pruning, removals, clean up, stump grinding, and equipment maintenance.

There will be regular climbing opportunities to learn and gain instruction from experienced climbers although groundwork will still make up a significant portion of this role.

This role requires a commitment of approximately 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. Our official hours are 8:30a.m. to 5 p.m.; however,



they are subject to change depending on the weather. For example, in the summer months, we typically start earlier and finish earlier to beat the heat.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform safe tree service operations according to project directions and instructions.
- Operate and maintain equipment such as saws, chippers, stump grinders, ladders, pruners, ropes and rigging.
- Safely climb, prune and remove trees using industry-standard techniques.
- Safely operate our chipper truck and other vehicles, as required.
- Evaluate and control hazards to effectively maintain a safe work site.
- Collaborate with an experienced crew to ensure a continuous workflow.

Qualifications and Experience

- At least one year of experience working in the residential tree care industry.
- An unrestricted Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driving history and experience driving truck & trailer combinations.
- Knowledge of trees, shrubs and plants native to our area (or your area! With a willingness to learn)
- Knowledge and experience in the safe operation of equipment used in residential tree care, including saws, chippers, stump grinders, ladders, and pruners.
- Knowledge and experience in the safe use of climbing systems - SRT/DRT.
- First aid certification is preferred but not required.
- Class 3 Drivers licence an asset

Other Requirements

- A positive and team-oriented attitude.
- A growth mindset - you’re not afraid of feedback and love learning.
- The drive to persevere through hard work and variable weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, snow, cold, snow, cold).
- Able to continuously move for multiple hours.
- Able to lift, push and pull objects over 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
- Comfortable with considerable exposure to the elements such as variable temperatures and loud noises.
- Strong communication skills.

Our preference is for candidates who plan to stay in the area long-term.

Please note that reference checks are a part of our hiring process, and we may ask you for 2-3 qualified references from past/current employers or colleagues.

📌 Junior Climbing Arborist (Whitehorse)
🏢 Malamute Tree Services
📍 Whitehorse