Arborist Lead Climber

Heritage Tree Care Inc is a happily thriving, nicely established and well-regarded tree service based in Toronto’s downtown west end since 2006. 

At Heritage Tree Care we specialize in mature oak health care, high-end tree & shrub enhancement, large technical tree pruning, planting and the occasional tricky removal.

We have intentionally stayed a smaller company with a big online and local presence so we can pick what jobs we take on and maintain a high-quality work standard.

We have a steady flow of satisfying local work with all the necessary machines to deal with it. As well, we have a well-oiled company infrastructure that keeps everything running smoothly with everyone 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!

LEAD CLIMBER - Mid February 2023 Start 

We offer to Full Time employees:

• $35-$43 p/h
• Four-day work week (5th optional)
• Full Benefits – Health, Life & Dental
• 6% vacation pay + stat holiday pay
• Full WSIB coverage (of course)
• Course and equipment budget 
• Big Yard in downtown west end Toronto (Parkdale- easy commute for a 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
•  Paid week off in August (terms & conditions apply)
      

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 vehicles

• 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!

www.toarborist.com

*** To apply for this role, please send your resume and cover letter to: info@toarborist.com ***