Top Benefits
About the role
Summary:
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.
As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.
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:
As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in:
- Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
- Pruning
- Rigging
- Cabling and bracing
- Removals
- Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
- Implementing work zone safety procedures
- Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
- Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
- Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
Qualifications:
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
- Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
- Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
- Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location : Name: Victoria Location : State/Province: BC Category: Production Arborist Latest Post Date: Canada Careers: 8/25/2025 Type: Regular Full-Time
About Bartlett Tree Experts
The trees and shrubs us are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners the services needed to help keep those trees healthy and beautiful. Services: inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect & disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing and removals.
Top Benefits
About the role
Summary:
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.
As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.
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:
As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in:
- Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
- Pruning
- Rigging
- Cabling and bracing
- Removals
- Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
- Implementing work zone safety procedures
- Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
- Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
- Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
Qualifications:
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
- Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
- Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
- Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location : Name: Victoria Location : State/Province: BC Category: Production Arborist Latest Post Date: Canada Careers: 8/25/2025 Type: Regular Full-Time
About Bartlett Tree Experts
The trees and shrubs us are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners the services needed to help keep those trees healthy and beautiful. Services: inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect & disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing and removals.