Full Time Arborist

Wright Tree Service of Canada The Position: ISA Certified Arborist

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Project Manager

The ISA Certified Arborists play a crucial role in managing the health and safety of trees in urban and rural environments. This position is responsible for various tasks related to the care, management, and preservation of trees, including diagnosing tree diseases, pruning, planting, and ensuring safe tree removals.

Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.

Working shifts, Monday to Friday

Medical and Dental benefits

Prune trees to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches

Trim overgrown trees to improve their structure, appearance, and safety

Ensure proper pruning techniques are followed to avoid damaging the tree

Remove trees that are dead, diseased, or pose a hazard to people or property

chainsaws, ropes, cranes) to safely remove trees in tight spaces

Work with tree-climbing techniques or aerial lifts for larger trees

Supervise arborist laborers or tree care crews during tree care projects

Coordinate and manage tasks on larger job sites, ensuring smooth operations and safe practices

Evaluate site conditions and recommend the best tree care practices for the location

Inspect trees for signs of disease, pests, or structural problems

Assess tree health and recommend corrective actions, such as pruning, pest control, or soil management

Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment

Request repair or replacement of equipment when necessary

Maintain detailed records of tree care activities, including treatments, inspections, and maintenance schedules

Keep track of equipment and material usage, reporting the status of trees as needed

Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

Position may require outside travel

Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment

Train and support team members in learning about tree identification, tree removal procedures, tree disease identification and treatment, and other aspects of the job as needed

Supervise crew members to ensure that safety procedures are followed, especially when working around high-voltage electrical equipment, including tree trimming practices

Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West,

Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.

The posting will remain open until the role is filled.