Wright Tree Service of Canada

The Position: Labourer

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Arborist CUA/Crew Lead

About Us:

We’re looking for driven individuals who are eager to grow, learn, and build a long-term career with us. If you thrive on challenges, are motivated to advance, and are ready to step outside your comfort zone, you’ll fit right in.

Why Wright Tree Service:

Because we’re not building a revolving door—we’re building a team. We’re employee-owned, focused on mentorship, and committed to safety, career growth, and respect. You won’t be a number here. You’ll be a leader in the making.

Extra Reasons to Join Us:

- Pay: $20 - $26 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and commitment to on-going development.

- Mentorship and Training: Leading the industry with hands-on Arboriculture training.

- Growth: Wright believes in education and training; we pride ourselves on developing our workers to their full potential

- Work Shifts: Flexible with a minimum of 80 hours per shift.

- Travel: Travel required to a marshaling point.

- Live Out Allowance: Choose between a living allowance of $70 per day with lodging provided, OR $150 per day in lieu of providing board and lodging.

- Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

- PPE: 100% PPE provided, just bring CSA-Approved work boots.

- Employee Ownership: We are 100% employee owned. Units are bought on your behalf, based on the company’s safety and financial performance, at no cost to you.

Key Responsibilities:

- Keep the worksite clean and organized by removing fallen tree debris, including branches, leaves, and trunks.





- Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, or feed brush into a woodchipper.

- Set up tools and equipment for arborists to use.

- Help arborists assess the health and structural integrity of trees, possibly by assisting with measurements, observations, or gathering data.

- Perform physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions.

- Set up barriers or signs to keep the area secure for the crew and the public.

- Actively support and encourage working safely and supporting a positive team environment.

- Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license, and Driver’s Abstract, with less than 6 demerits.

- Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening.

- Valid First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain.

- Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.

- Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.

- Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.

- Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.

- Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.

- Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be considered an asset.

Questions?

Reach out to [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you.

Join Our Team:

Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of comp

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