Arborist Lead Climber

Heritage Tree Care Inc is a happily thriving, firmly established and well-regarded tree service based in Toronto's downtown west end since 2006. We specialize in large technical tree pruning, mature Oak health care, high-end tree & shrub care & enhancement, planting and the occasional tricky removal. We are a mid-sized company with a big online and local presence and a great management team that keeps everything running smoothly as well as all employees happy and well looked after.

 Join us in 2022 and enjoy work/life balance with a 4-day work week and some of the best perks in the industry!

We offer to Full Time employees:

• $35-$45 p/h
• Four-day work week (5th optional)
• PAID week off in August!
• Full Benefits – Health, Life & Dental
• Vacation pay + stat holiday pay
• Full WSIB coverage
• Big Yard in downtown Toronto (Parkdale- easy commute for City dweller)

• Crew Tablets with Jobber software- fully utilized and highly organized
• Winter break/ possible layoff
• Excellent in-house Health & Safety Program + annual Aerial rescue Training
• We subsidize pro Arb courses for committed individuals 

The ideal candidate will have;

• At least 3 years climbing experience
• Be a highly skilled professional in the safe maintenance and management of trees of all sizes and species in a wide range of conditions (dead, dying, storm damaged and hazardous) and to work in all manner of environments with high-risk target zones
• Be capable of performing physically demanding manual labor in a variety of weather conditions
• Be ready, willing and able to perform any sized tree removal on a regular basis
• Safely operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, mini skid steer, and other necessary equipment.
• Have a diploma in arboriculture or are ISA/TCIA Certified
• Be able to carry out all aspects of aerial tree care operations and conform to Ontario & ISA industry standards & Arborist best work practices. 
• Be able to carefully and accurately follow detailed job directives, delegate to crew members and execute them with the highest standard of quality
• Help create and maintain a positive atmosphere and productive team environment
• Complete work efficiently with excellent time management and on-site problem-solving skills
• Have a serious work ethic, high motivation and keen ambition
• Embody and practice leadership, communication, and accountability
• Provide mentoring for Junior Climbers and Groundworkers
• Be unequivocally available for emergency storm response; be available for 4 weekends of work per year
• Be able to conduct a pre-work risk assessment and safety tailgates on the provided tablet on every job
• Be open to giving and receiving feedback from co-workers and management
• Perform excellent worksite cleanup at every property
• Read HTC company Policies & Procedures Manual and agree to uphold it
• G license with a clean abstract and experience driving large vehicle
• CPR/First Aid certification & Working at Heights Training
• Firmly adhere to our company code of ethics 

We are an Equal opportunities company, and everyone has a voice!