Arborist Climber
About this role
Summary
What are you looking for in an arboricultural career? Do you want to make a lasting impact? Gain expertise via access to breakthrough research and development? Or would you like to advance as far as your hard work and ambitions will take you? Bartlett Tree Experts offers all of that - and more. As the oldest, largest, and premier scientific tree and shrub care company in the world, our people thrive in a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment. Join our family-owned company - and make our next success story your own.
We are seeking experienced Arborist Climbers who have a passion for preserving and caring for trees.
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, sick days, 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
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
Responsibilities
- Perform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader
- Examine trees to diagnose problems and disease, plant and move trees
- 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
- Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies
- Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, Arborist Representative, or Local Manager
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of climbing – arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation experience in the tree care industry.
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Secondary (high) school graduation is required. Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.
Location : Name
KelownaLocation : State/Province
BCCategory
Production ArboristLatest Post Date: Canada Careers
8/18/2026Type
Regular Full-TimeCompany at a glance
The trees and shrubs us are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners the services needed to help keep those trees healthy and beautiful. Services: inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect & disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing and removals.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Healthcare spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Sick days
- Boot reimbursement
- Uniforms
- Personal protective equipment
- Training programs
- Continuing education
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