Groundsman/woman

Work in the beauty of Muskoka with TreeWiseGuys Inc., voted Parry Sound’s Reader’s Choice Award’s ‘Best Tree Service’ 2023

TreeWiseGuys is in search of a grounds-person looking to gain experience as an arborist in the Parry Sound District. As a new business (5th season) we are able to offer you a unique opportunity to acquire one-on-one training in the field on a daily basis. You'll be working under the supervision of certified arborists with over 15 years of combined experience. As a company that deals mainly in residential cottage country we are presented with interesting challenges every day that require precise rigging, expert risk assessment & creative solutions. We see this as an opportunity to train you to become an extremely skilled, knowledgeable & precise arborist. We value safety, communication and team morale above all else. We do not require any formal post-secondary education however it is a huge asset, alongside other traits such as relevant trade experience, a driver's licence, willingness to relocate, eagerness to learn, etc. We do require a high school education & at least 1 year trade experience.

We offer a variety of perks & incentives that may indulge your interest in TreeWiseGuys Such as...
- Accommodations/Rent subsidy, as well as relocating expenses
- Gear allowance for climbers
- Health Care Allowance Package
- Tuition Reimbursement (some conditions may apply)
- Profit share
- Work Boot Allowance
- Signing Bonus
- 2+ weeks paid vacation
- Advancement Training
- Working outside in the beauty of Muskoka every single day

The selected applicant will be expected to...
- Work under the supervision & expectations of TreeWiseGuys crew leaders
- Be reliable, professional & engaged
- Prepare work-site (Assess job/participate in tailboard, unload gear, tool checks, saw sharpening/fuelling, rope management, etc.)
- Follow/Participate in TreeWiseGuys Jobber Schedule to ensure preparation, smoothness & full understanding of jobs
- Communicate with crew to create awareness & understanding of task
- Moving, stacking & cleaning brush piles/woody debris
- Moving/stacking large pieces of wood
- Cutting brush/trunk wood with chainsaw (training to be provided if necessary)
- Safely operating wood-chipper/stump grinder (heavy machinery operation is an asset as well)
- Learning how to fell trees (with/without mechanical advantage), safely removing hazardous/storm damaged trees.
- Learn how to accurately assess tree conditions/assess risk
- Work on-site with boom lifts/cranes/heavy machinery
- Learn how to maintain professional grade tools/equipment
- Safely load/unload large loads of timber, logs, firewood, wood-chips & materials

Expected Start Date - Oct. 7th, 2024

Expect 40+ hour work weeks, in the format of four 10 hour shifts (optional Friday/weekend work as well). We are still in the fertility stages of our business so there is no ceiling on how far you can grow with our business, as we continue to develop the company.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Housing allowance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Parry Sound, ON: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Trade: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-01
Expected start date: 2024-10-07