Team Lead Arborist

**Lead Arborist - Timber Ridge Tree Service LTD.**

**Location**: 283225 Township Rd 224, Rockyview, AB, T1X0J6

**Job Type**: Full-Time

**Compensation**: Competitive salary + benefits (Based on experience)

**Start Date**: 2025

**About Us**

Timber Ridge Tree Service is a trusted family owned and local arborist business. We specialize in high-quality tree maintenance, removal, and preservation, serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a **Lead Arborist** to bring expertise, leadership, and passion to our team in 2025.

**Position Overview**

As the **Lead Arborist**, you will oversee daily tree care operations, lead a team of skilled labourers, and ensure the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and client satisfaction. This role requires a strong mix of hands-on expertise, leadership, and technical tree care knowledge.

The person we are looking for must be a competent climber and have experience with rigging trees. The ability to do hazardous removals and experience in pruning and shaping all species of trees, hedges and bushes.

Certification is not required but it is a benefit and wages will be adjusted based on your qualifications and work ethic.

You must have a valid drivers license, be able to drive a chip truck, maintain aborist equipment such as (chainsaws, hedge trimmers, chippers, stump grinders, etc.)

We also expect the crew lead to be able to manage, lead and organize, a ground crew while on the job site.

Good communication skills are a must. You may have to speak to residential customers and be able to understand their needs and concerns to ensure they are happy.

You will be communicating with the office on a daily basis and be responsible for time management on the job site.

You will also be required to check the trucks, and load the tools needed to complete the jobs assigned each day.

Must have your own transport to and from work.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead, train, and mentor your groundmans and labourers
- Perform and oversee tree pruning, removals, and trimming
- Operate and maintain tree care equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinder.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company protocols, and industry best practices.
- Provide exceptional customer service, educating clients on tree care needs.
- Assist with on time completion, hitting company metrics, and maintaining work quality

**Qualifications & Skills**

**Certified Arborist (ISA or equivalent) - bonus**

Minimum **2+ years** of experience in tree care/arboriculture

Strong leadership and team management skills

Proficiency in climbing techniques (spikes, ropes, rigging, dangerous removals)

Experience operating heavy equipment (chip truck, chippers, stump grinders)

Knowledge of tree species, diseases, and proper care methods

Valid **Class 5 driver’s license**

First Aid, WHMIS, chainsaw safety and fall protection training (or willingness to obtain)

Operations:
We operate primarily in Calgary and surrounding area and our shop is located on Hi Way 22x just East of Calgary.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, whom is reliable and has a good work ethic. We expect you to show up prepared and ready to complete the jobs required.

You do not need your own climbing equipment or PPE but is a bonus if you have it.

**How to Apply**

If you are interested in this position please submit a resume with your qualifications and previous experience.

**Join Timber Ridge Tree Service and take your arborist career to new heights in 2025**

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Can you reliable commute to and from work? The yard is at 283225 Township Rd 224, Rockyview, AB, T1X0J6
- Are you confident sharpening chainsaws?
- Are you proficient in basic equipment and mechanical maintenance?
- Do you have experience Rigging and pruning/removing hazardous trees?
- How were you trained as an arborist?

**Experience**:

- Climbing: 1 year (preferred)
- Arborculture: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person