Alpine Precision is seeking an experienced Utility Tree Trimmer to help build and lead our Utility Vegetation Management division.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining utility arboriculture, crew supervision and business development. The successful candidate will support Alpine’s existing tree-service and FireSmart work while establishing the people, systems and equipment required to grow a dedicated utilities division.

Responsibilities

- Lead and perform utility vegetation management and line-clearance tree work.
- Supervise crews and provide technical guidance in the field.
- Perform climbing, pruning, removals, rigging and advanced tree work as required.
- Support regular residential, commercial and municipal tree-service work.
- Support FireSmart, wildfire-mitigation and vegetation-management projects.
- Help establish Alpine’s utility vegetation management procedures, safety standards and training requirements.
- Identify staffing, equipment and operational needs for the utilities division.
- Support estimating, bidding,



job planning and customer development.
- Recruit, train and develop utility vegetation management crews as the division grows.
- Monitor safety, quality, productivity and project performance.

Qualifications
- Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT) certification.
- ISA Certified Arborist.
- Strong climbing and aerial tree-work experience.
- Advanced chainsaw, felling, pruning and rigging skills.
- Experience working around utility infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising crews.
- Robust safety awareness and field judgement.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Experience with FireSmart, vegetation management or forestry is an asset.
- TRAQ, aerial rescue, First Aid and equipment-operation experience are assets.

Pay: $38.00-$46.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Director, Utility Vegetation Management (Canmore)
🏢 Alpine Precision Tree Services
📍 Canmore