Arborist Apprentice

WRIGHT TREE SERVICE OF CANADA The Position: Arborist Apprentice Type: Full-time Reports To: Project Manager About Us: Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America. Why Wright Canada Holdings: * A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship * Pay rate of $23 to $25 per hour * We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots * Working shifts of Monday - Friday * Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance * Medical and Dental benefits * Employee Ownership potential Key Responsibilities: * Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, or feed brush into a woodchipper. * Assist in site set-up and take-down, including equipment handling and maintaining site cleanliness. * Commitment to working safely and supporting a positive team environment. * Perform physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions. * Other duties as required. Experience and Knowledge Expectations: * Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits. * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record; air brakes endorsement is a plus. * 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. * Valid First-Aid and CPR certificates. 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. 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.

The Arborist Apprentice is responsible for loading and unloading debris, feeding woodchippers, and assisting with site set-up and take-down. The role requires performing physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions while maintaining a safe team environment.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and current First-Aid and CPR certifications. Basic knowledge of tree identification and the ability to work long hours in noisy, physically demanding environments are required.

• Medical Benefits • Dental Benefits • Employee Ownership Potential • Compensated Travel Time • Live Out Allowance • Equipment Provided

• First AidPreferred

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• Tree Identification
• Equipment Maintenance
• Manual Labor
• Time Management
• Tool Operation
• Site Set-up
• First Aid
• CPR
• Driving
• Emergency Response
• Good Driving Record
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Invasive Species Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Forest Management
• Research
• Air Brakes
• Auditing
• Management Consulting
• Management
• Cleanliness
• Consulting
• Forestry
• Leadership
• Lawn Care
• Project Management
• Operations
• Public Utility
• Reforestation
• Stewardship
• Loading And Unloading
• Certified Safety Auditor
• Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR)

• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
• Agriculture
• Security & Safety
• Arborist
• Gardeners, Horticultural and Nursery Growers
• Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week