Arborist Crew Leader

**About Our Company**

Are you a skilled Arborist looking for a place to be appreciated for your talent, respected for your work ethic, and trusted for your leadership then Lakeside Tree Experts is looking for you Our management team is aware that the industry is changing as is the work place. We are looking for upbeat, positive people to come alongside and help us facilitate the changes needed for growth both for you personally and also collectively. Come and be a part of a dynamic, industry leading team

**What We Offer**
- Excellent Industry-leading wage package
- Company clothing and PPE supplied
- Boot reimbursement
- Safe workplace. WSIB coverage
- Excellent opportunity for growth and career advancement
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources
- Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in professional development

**About this Role**

As an Arborist Crew Leader you will play a pivotal role in our tree care team. Your expertise will guide our crew to maintain healthy, majestic trees while adhering to industry standards.
- **As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will play an important role in**:_
- Managing day to day the operations for your crew
- Communicating the work orders and delegating responsibilities to your team
- Supervising and performing the below duties related to modern arboricultural practices at a high level ensuring that all tree work is performed in accordance with Industry Standards.
- Tree Pruning
- Tree Removals
- Safe Operation of Equipment and Tools
- Climbing and Rigging
- Fertilization
- Coordinate tailboard talks with your crew and liaison with homeowners, project managers to ensure the work is clearly understood and carried out safely and efficiently with technical accuracy.
- Displaying safe work practices and the use of PPE to work in a safe environment
- Motivating and empowering team members and build a collaborative mentality to work daily.
- Liaising with clients and various stakeholders, to build and maintain positive relationships.
- **As an Arborist Crew Leader, your primary duties and responsibilities include**:_
- Perform all duties related to modern arboricultural practices at a high level.
- Ascend and work at heights safely and efficiently in tree canopy of any size
- Ability to utilize SRT and DRT as well as traditional climbing methods.
- Competence in spur assisted hazard tree removal
- Prune trees to ANSI A300 pruning standard
- Operate aerial lifts for pruning and removal of trees with a high degree of competence
- Technical rigging for large limb and tree removal.
- Competence in aerial rescue.
- Able to perform cabling and bracing procedures.
- Manage wounds and defects in woody plants
- Manage pests, diseases and disorders
- Able to perform advanced felling techniques.
- Display safe work practices and the use of PPE to work in a safe environment
- **What you will need for this role**_
- Minimum 3 years experience or training and 1-2 years crew leadership experience
- An aptitude for teaching technique and mentoring your colleagues
- ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Arborist 444A and/or Certified Utility Arborist 444B
- Proven leadership skills, excellent client communication and customer service skills
- Knowledgeable and competent in modern arboriculture practices and climbing techniques
- Safe operation of Aerial lift, Chippers, Stumpers, and Chainsaws.
- 0-8 tonne crane competency certificate an asset
- EUSA/IHSA (Line Clearing - Safety and Awareness) an asset.
- A good working knowledge of Plant Health Care an asset
- Must possess a valid driver’s license. Clean drivers abstract preferred
- D license with a Z endorsement preferred and given priority
- Working at Heights, WHMIS and First Aid Certification preferred
- Competent in tree and woody plant Identification

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
- **Interested in joining our team?**_

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

Pay: $32.00-$40.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you a ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Arborist 444A and/or Certified Utility Arborist 444B?

**Experience**:

- Arborist Crew Lead: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person