Arborist Climber
About this role
Summary
Spend your days outdoors, tackle rewarding challenges, and enjoy a view that few people ever get to see. As an Arborist Climber, you'll work on residential and commercial properties throughout the South Okanagan, applying specialized skills as part of a team dedicated to scientific tree and shrub care. This is an opportunity to take on increasingly complex work, grow your career, and be part of a supportive team culture that values safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.
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
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:
- Performing ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader and Local Manager
- Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including:
- Pruning
- Cabling and bracing
- Rigging
- Removals
- Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
- Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
Qualifications
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
- At least one (1) year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience in the tree care industry
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (Class B CDL preferred)
- Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location : Name
SummerlandLocation : 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
- Retirement plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Industry credential pay increases
- Company-paid uniforms
- Personal protective equipment
- Boot reimbursement
- Training programs
- Continuing education
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