Climbing Arborist & Crew Lead

The Urban Arborist Inc. Seeking full time climbers.

Small owner/operator company looking for climber for crew expansion. Opportunity for seniority down the road for motivated and multi-talented individuals. Industry standard wages with room to grow based on production. Minimum 2 years climbing experience required. Must have experience as site foreman or crew lead and direct 2-3 subordinate crew.

Minimum requirements:

Valid Ontario “G” Licence

Full time availability

Minimum 2 years climbing experience

Strong team based worth-ethic

Minimum 2 years chipper operation experience

Demonstrable understanding of E. Gilman pruning methodologies

Special consideration for candidates who have experience with:

Liquid Fertilization

Air spade operation

Sprayer operation and regulation (non-chemical applications)

Stump Grinder experience (hydraulic and manual driven)

Planting and transplanting experience

Felling experience

Experience pruning Ornamental and Fruit trees

We are a company built around traditional methods utilizing modern safety techniques. Climbers not bucket truck operators. Wide variety of work environments from construction, commercial, municipal, and residential jobs of all sizes.

Some of the benefits we currently offer include:

Industry competitive wages (climbers starting at $18 to $32 based on experience and production)

Full paid Health program including Dental and Eye Care

Full-time employment

Paid training and certification programs

Supplied work apparel (PPE)

Family like work environment including team building outings and events

Onsite training covering a wide range of niche skills

The Urban Arborist Inc company vision is based around providing quality tree care at a good value to property owners and landscape managers throughout the GTA. We are expanding to increase our production while maintaining our customer satisfaction level. We want to promote proven plant health care techniques and follow guidelines and practices within the industry for our client base.

Candidates will gain experience in the following services;

Arborist Reports (construction and non-construction related)

Protection Plans and Inventories

Tree and Shrub planting methods and practices

Aeration

Soil Testing

Soil Treatments

Fertilization

Spraying (non-chemical based)

Bracing/Guying/Cabling

Pruning (Preventative and Maintenance)

Ornamental and Fruit Tree pruning and training

Restorative Pruning

Hazard control and removal

Aesthetic pruning (pollarding, hedging, etc..)

Large and Small tree removals

We are seeking employees interested in long term employment and a stable, non-combative work environment. If you’re looking for a placement where the interest of the client, tree, and tree worker are in mind please send us your resume or CV today.