Your Future Team

Are you excited to work outdoors, learn a skilled trade, and be part of a team that takes pride in doing meaningful, hands-on work? At Team Horizon, our Tree Care crews support and learn from experienced arborists while maintaining safe, healthy, and beautiful outdoor spaces for our clients and communities. We’re a supportive, safety-focused team that believes in learning, growth, and doing things the right way — from the ground up.

If you’re hardworking, safety-minded, and eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in arboriculture.

Your Role

As a Tree Care Apprentice/Labourer, you’ll work alongside skilled arborists and arborist Foremen while learning all aspects of Groundsperson duties. This role is hands-on, physical, and outdoors every day, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and professional conduct.

What You’ll Do

• Safely complete tasks as assigned by the Arborist or Foreperson on site
• Learn and perform Groundsperson duties, including:
• • General site cleanup (raking, chipping, debris removal)
  • Safely operating chippers and saws
  • Maintaining tools and equipment (sharpening, greasing, oiling)
  • Learning emergency procedures and safety protocols, including boom operation
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times
• Act as a Company Ambassadorwhen in uniform by:
• • Maintaining a polite, professional attitude
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Being courteous to clients and the public
  • Maintaining an orderly appearance

What You Bring

Education & Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License (Class 7N or higher)
• Secondary School completion considered an asset
• Post-secondary education in horticulture considered an asset
• Traffic Control Person certification considered an asset

Experience

• Experience working outdoors in all weather preferred
• Experience in a physical, fast-paced, safety-oriented environment

Skills & Abilities

• Safety-minded with strong situational awareness
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Clear verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with crew members and supervisors
• Comfortable working as part of a team

Physical Requirements

This role is 100% labour-based. Candidates must be physically fit and able to:

• Lift 50 lbs or more
• Bend, crouch, twist, and stand or walk for extended periods
• Work safely using good eyesight, hearing, and verbal communication

Work Environment

• Fully outdoor position
• Exposure to all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
• Appropriate PPE and weather-ready clothing (layers, sunscreen, etc.) encouraged

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage: $24–$29 per hour
• Vacation pay paid out on each paycheque
• Extended Health Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) after 90 days
• RRSP enrollment after 1 year (salary-matching program)
• Company bonus eligibility as per program guidelines

Our Core Values

• Accountable: We own our actions and results
• United: We achieve more together
• Determined: We’re all in and do what it takes to get the job done right
• Genuine: We care deeply about our people, clients, and partners

The Horizon Journey

At Horizon, we live our tagline FROM THE GROUND UP. Growth from within is our priority, and we’re committed to helping our people build lasting careers. This role is an entry point into our Tree Care division, with clear opportunities to advance as skills, certifications, and grow experience.

The pay range for this role is:
24 - 29 CAD per hour(Horizon Contracting Group (Head Office))