Wright Tree Service of Canada

The Position: ISA Certified Arborist/ Arborist

Type: Full-time

Reports To: General Foreperson

About Us:

Were looking for driven individuals who are eager to grow learn and build a long-term career with us. If you thrive on challenges are motivated to advance and are ready to step outside your comfort zone youll fit right in.

Why Wright Tree Service:

Because were not building a revolving doorwere building a team. Were employee-owned focused on mentorship and committed to safety career growth and respect. You wont be a number here. Youll be a leader in the making.

Extra Reasons to Join Us:

• Pay: $30 - $35 per hour based on experience certifications and commitment to on-going development.
• Mentorship and Training: On-going training opportunities.
• Growth: Wright believes in education and training; we pride ourselves on developing our workers to their full potential
• Work Shifts: A minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• PPE: 100% PPE provided with annual work boot allowance.
• Climbing Gear: industry leading gear 100% provided.
• Employee Ownership: We are 100% employee owned. Units are bought on your behalf based on the companys safety and financial performance at no cost to you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prune trees to remove dead damaged or diseased branches to improve their structure appearance and safety.
• Ensure proper pruning techniques are followed to avoid damaging the tree.
• Work with tree-climbing techniques or aerial lifts for larger trees.
• Supervise arborist laborers or tree care crews during tree care projects.
• Coordinate and manage tasks on larger job sites ensuring smooth operations and safe practices.
• Evaluate site conditions and recommend the best tree care practices for the location.
• Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools trucks and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of tree care activities including treatments inspections and maintenance schedules.
• Other duties as required.
  

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• 2 years experience trimming/ pruning trees in a residential setting.
• Current ISA or Manitoba Pruning Certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license with less than 6 demerits; air brakes endorsement is considered an asset.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Valid First-Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.
• Motivated to learn independently and from team members with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.
• Willingness to work long hours overtime and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of trees including identification and growth habits would be considered an asset.

Questions

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Join Our Team:

Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017 known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies established in 1933 in the United States includes Wright Tree Service Wright Outdoor Solutions Eocene Environmental Group Eocene Environmental Group of the West Wright Tree Service of the West Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands such as Spectrum Resource Group ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds ancestry religious beliefs gender/gender identity sexual orientation age family/marital status and physical and mental disabilities.

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted. The posting will remain open until the role is filled.