Summary
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
A safety-first culture and professional workplace
Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental
RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
Industry credential/license pay increases
Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
Boot reimbursement up to $200
Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
Pay Rate: $36.60/hr
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
Responsibilities
As an Arborist Climber, you will play an important role in:
Perform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader
Demonstrate high safety standards, sound tree risk assessment skills, equipment inspection skills, proper application of approved knots, proper climbing techniques and procedures, proper pruning and small removal skills, and proper rigging skills
Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties as required
Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies and participate in safety training sessions
Maintain assigned company gear and equipment
Demonstrate strong communication skills with crew members and crew leader
Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, Arborist Representative, or Local Manager
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience climbing with arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation in the tree care industry.
Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Secondary school required
Formal training or qualifications in chainsaw maintenance and cutting, aerial cutting using chainsaw and felling and processing trees required
Degree or Diploma in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.
Proficient in English language
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location : Name
Burnaby
Location : State/Province
BC
Category
Production Arborist
Latest Post Date: Canada Careers
12/5/2025
Type
Regular Full-Time