Lead Arborist

We’re actively looking for a Lead Arborist to join our team! If you’re established in your career, with at least 1-2 years of experience leading crews, passionate about tree care, and want to work alongside other qualified professionals who push each other to grow and excel, and are committed to leading in safety, then we might be a great fit.

Diamond Tree Care strives to lead in many areas within our industry, from prioritizing health and safety, striving for excellence in technical skill, to fostering a workplace where mentorship and collaboration create mutual growth and success. We use the 4 H’s of our Code of Conduct as pillars to guide us daily as individuals and as a team.

Honesty – Be honest with yourself and others
Humility – Free from pride and arrogance and having a down-to-earth view of oneself
Hard work – Pull your own weight, work hard in silence and let success be your noise
Honour – Honour the industry and others

As a lead arborist, you’ll be an important part of the crew, contributing to the daily success of the crew by leading fellow crew members, providing guidance and development to arborists and arborist apprentices, while providing arboricultural services to our clients. Built on mutual trust, commitment to professional growth and learning, and humility, our team works together to deliver quality services every time.

Role: Lead Arborist

Existing or New Role: New

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary Range: $39.00 – $45.00 /hr

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of industry experience
• 1-2 years of experience leading crews
• Post Secondary education in Arboriculture or Arborist Apprenticeship or 444A Ontario Qualified Arborist
• ISA Certified Arborist
• Excellent client communication and customer service skills
• Can safely operate brush chippers, stump grinders, and chainsaws
• A valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract; D license with a Z endorsement or AR with Z endorsement
• Working at Heights
• First Aid Certification

Assets:

• Knowledgeable in modern arboriculture practices and climbing techniques
• Ontario Qualified Arborist 444A, or Post Secondary education in Arboriculture, or Arborist Apprenticeship
• Utility Arborist 444B
• IHSA Utility Line Clearing Technician Proficiency (Utility Arborist)

Compensation:

• Supply of all PPE, climbing gear, company apparel; including chainsaw pants
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and access to award-winning tree climbers as colleagues and resources
• Benefits Package including: Healthcare Spending Account, Wellness Spending Account, Extended Healthcare Services, Travel Coverage, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Group Critical Illness
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and company matching program
• Performance-driven wage increases, and bonuses

Some EXTRA great things to consider by working on our team:

• Monday – Friday work week
• Year-round employment
• Extensive benefits package and retirement savings plan
• 17 company-wide holidays per year (in addition to legislated minimum vacation days)
• Automatic Vacation Pay
• Top-notch trucks, equipment, and tools
• Access to industry-leading trainers
• Industry-leading standards and practices in safety and climbing practices

If you meet or exceed these qualifications, we would love to meet with you! Apply by either clicking the link below, or submitting through our website https://diamondtreecare.ca/careers/