Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

1 week ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Bartlett Tree Experts Full time $50,000 - $80,000 per year
Summary

We are opening a new office in Nanaimo If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters, that have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. 

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

To ensure your success, we provide hand on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in:

  • Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including:
    • Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
    • Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
    • Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
    • Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
    • Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
    • Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
    • Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season
Qualifications
  • A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
  • Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
  • Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
  • Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
  • Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required

Job to start early October

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location : NameNanaimo
Location : State/ProvinceBC
CategoryPlant Health Care
Latest Post Date: Canada Careers11/26/2025
TypeRegular Full-Time

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