Job Description
Wright Tree Service of Canada
The Position: ISA Certified Arborist
Type: Full-time
Reports To: Project Manager
Role Description:
The ISA Certified Arborists play a crucial role in managing the health and safety of trees in urban and rural environments. This position is responsible for various tasks related to the care, management, and preservation of trees, including diagnosing tree diseases, pruning, planting, and ensuring safe tree removals.
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
We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots
Working shifts, Monday to Friday
Medical and Dental benefits
Employee Ownership potential
Essential Job Duties:
Prune trees to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches
Trim overgrown trees to improve their structure, appearance, and safety
Perform crown thinning, crown raising, and crown reduction to promote healthy growth
Ensure proper pruning techniques are followed to avoid damaging the tree
Remove trees that are dead, diseased, or pose a hazard to people or property
Use appropriate equipment (e.g., chainsaws, ropes, cranes) to safely remove trees in tight spaces
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
Inspect trees for signs of disease, pests, or structural problems
Assess tree health and recommend corrective actions, such as pruning, pest control, or soil management
Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices and operating procedures
Use appropriate tools for each task
Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment
Request repair or replacement of equipment when necessary
Maintain detailed records of tree care activities, including treatments, inspections, and maintenance schedules
Keep track of equipment and material usage, reporting the status of trees as needed
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Other Duties:
Position may require outside travel
During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster
Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment
Supervisory Duties:
Train and support team members in learning about tree identification, tree removal procedures, tree disease identification and treatment, and other aspects of the job as needed
Supervise crew members to ensure that safety procedures are followed, especially when working around high-voltage electrical equipment, including tree trimming practices
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.