Arborist - Crew Leader

Work in the Kawarthas, surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes!

Logan Tree Experts is an established and well-respected tree care company operating in the Kawartha region. We are passionate about trees and people, and the relationship between them. We provide high-quality tree removal, pruning, planting, stump removal, pest and disease control, cabling & bracing, fertilization, consultation, and tree risk assessments. Our team includes an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist/ISA Tree Risk Assessor, and ISA Certified Arborist.

Logan Tree Experts utilizes the newest tools and techniques and works each day following our professional standards: Safety – Quality – Productivity. At Logan Tree Experts we encourage a culture of respect, support, and continual learning and ask our team members to be considerate, humble, enthusiastic, and hardworking.  

Our Mission:

To care for our client’s trees in a safe, efficient, and ethical manner while educating and raising awareness of proper tree care within our community.

Our Values:

Passion – It’s not just a job. We love what we do and take pride in our work.

Safety –We prioritize the safety of our team, our clients, and their property.

Excellence – We strive to be great, and are always learning, growing, and evolving.

Integrity – It’s important that we are honest, trustworthy, reliable, and responsible.

Company Benefits:

• Live and work in cottage country with lakes and forests at your doorstep, where the cost of living is much lower than in the GTA!
• Work for a company that is well-connected and follows high industry standards.
• Mentorship from an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and ISA Certified Arborist.
• Apprenticeship registration opportunities.
• Health spending account*.
• Paid stat holidays.
• RRSP or TFSA matching program*.
• Training allowance*.
• PPE and company apparel allowance.
• Equipment/chainsaw pants/boot allowance*.

* These benefits are available after a waiting period.

Arborist - Crew Leader

The successful candidate will work with a crew to perform all tree care services offered by Logan Tree Experts. We are looking for an extremely competent and safety-conscious person to fill this position who has a passion for Arboriculture and wants to learn and excel in the industry. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of production tree climbing experience at a recognized tree service.
• Current enrollment in an arboriculture program at a recognized college or university (asset), or;
• Diploma in Arboriculture from a recognized college or university (asset)
• Chainsaw training or certification.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Capable of performing physically demanding manual labour in a variety of weather conditions.
• Class G license and clean driver abstract.
• Knowledge of industry rules and regulations.
• First Aid/CPR.
• DZ, AZ, or AR licensing (asset)
• Mobile crane (knuckleboom) operator 8t certificate (asset)
• Aerial Lift (Spiderlift) experience (asset)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ascend and perform aerial operations to safely and efficiently remove trees of all sizes, including storm and hazard trees.
• Perform rigging techniques to safely dismantle trees with various targets.
• Perform proper pruning techniques in trees of all sizes, for clearance, structure, and safety.
• Remove and prune trees utilizing equipment including aerial devices and cranes.
• Operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, stumper, and other equipment.
• Perform worksite cleanup.
• Perform ground support such as, but not limited to, rigging, cutting, brush management, and chipping.
• Carry out all duties safely and efficiently while following industry standards and company standard operating procedures.
• Complete all necessary paperwork (timesheets, project notes, project risk assessment forms) accurately and on time.
• Arrive on time with a professional appearance, positive attitude, and eagerness to work and learn.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with clients, co-workers, and management.
• Able to help create and maintain a positive and productive team environment and culture.
• Capable of receiving direction and feedback from supervisors and management.