Arborist Position

**Position: Arborist (Tree climber)**

Green Leaf Tree Service is currently looking to hire production Arborist(s), apprentice Arborist and ground Technicians. We are a small but well-established tree service company that is locally owned and operated in Innisfil, Ontario. We dedicate in preserving and maintaining healthy trees.

We have immediate full-time positions available and offer the security of year-round work. Work details is as follows:
**TREE CLIMBER**

Primary duties:

- Leading a crew of 2 or 3;
- Climbing trees using the most recent climbing techniques and gear;
- Complete daily from large to small pruning including shrubs shaping and hedge trimming as well as removing trees in a safe and timely manner;
- Working with the team starting with job planning to collecting debris from tree trimming and removal operations into piles to be handles as each job specifies. Hauling, chipping and maintaining a cleared and safe work zone;
- Cabling, bracing, tying, bolting, staking and guying trees and branches;
- Comfortable with working in hot, cold and wet environments.
- Working and leading in an efficient manner while representing safety within the crew. (Wear your PPE)

Specialized skills and requirements for the new hired:

- Career oriented attitude.
- Good communication, leadership and customer service skills;
- Capable of reaching daily quota;
- Skill and knowledge to operate and also perform maintenance on specialized equipment including a chipper, stump grinder, and chainsaw in a safe and responsible manner;
- Knowledge in knot tying, advanced rigging, safety procedures and safely working with ropes, rigging blocks and other type of hardware;
- 3-4 years’ experience in the field an asset;
- The desire to continue skill development, advance education and maintain certifications and accreditations.
- Committed to workplace safety;
- Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract a must
- A or D driver’s license an asset.
- Physically fit, able to work in all weather conditions;
- Salary between $50,000-$62,000 per year based on experience
- Signing bonus
- Additional benefits available.

Additional optional qualifications
- Graduate of arboriculture post-secondary program;
- ISA Certified Arborist or Utility Arborist qualification is an asset
- Having a clean driving record is a plus;
- Bucket Truck experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Innisfil, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Tree Trimmers & Arborists: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person