Arborist/Climber wanted - Southern Gulf Islands, BC CAN

[GoodasWood]

Proudly based in the Southern Gulf Islands, GoodasWood Tree Care has offices on Mayne, Pender and Salt Spring Islands and provides regular service to Saturna and Galiano. When you join our team, you join a close-knit group of professionals dedicated to the Art of Tree Care. We don’t just work here, we live here, so our everyday means stunning scenery, great neighbours and a welcome responsibility to protect and care for this unique coastal environment.  To us, the Art of Tree Care means making a positive impact on our clients, their property and our special islands; providing the service needed today but always mindful of the needs of tomorrow. 

Our ideal team member looks a lot like this, but if you don’t exactly match please connect with us anyway! If you’re the right fit for our team, we’re happy to teach a few of the skills you may be missing.  You’ll need to minimally meet to our Core Requirements though - if you’re not quite there yet, the fit isn’t right at this time, but we hope to hear from you in the future. 

 

Job Title: Arborist Climber 

The Job: 

As a climber/arborist you fill a critical role supporting our climbers, and fulfilling our clients needs by assisting with job setup and completion cleanup, falling, trimming, chipping and bucking using chainsaws, chippers and other industry equipment.  Under the direction of one of our area leaders you will be working predominantly within a team, but there may be times that you will be working alone.  To be successful in this role you will need to be able to follow directions, collaborate with your colleagues, communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional manner, and have a very strong commitment to safety. 

What You Bring (aka Core Requirements): 

• Resident of, or willing to relocate M-F to Mayne, Salt Spring or Pender Island  

• Strong commitment to safety 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions 

• Valid Class 5 driver's license 

• ISA or equivalent; TRAQ 

• Ability to climb with or without spurs 

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds 

• Ability to climb trees and work at heights 

• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time 

 

Even Better If You Bring: 

• Previous experience as a groundsperson 

• Experience operating bucket trucks and chippers 

• BCDL air brakes endorsement 

 

What We Bring: 

• Fair pay of $30 - $50 hourly depending on experience 

• Company paid PPE, equipment, branded work clothing 

• Modest accommodations at nominal rates (depending on availability) 

• LOA when required. Hotel and other expenses covered. 

• A culture that promotes learning, ingenuity, and values your input 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or marital status. 

 

Submit your resume to [email protected]

(no phone calls please - we are in the trees)