Job Description

Spend your summer season working in the beauty of Muskoka with TreeWiseGuys Inc., voted Parry Sound's Reader's Choice Award's 'Best Arborist'!

TreeWiseGuys is in search of a Lead looking to gain experience as a climbing arborist in the Parry Sound District. As a young & rapidly growing business (7th season) we are able to offer you the unique opportunity to acquire one-on-one training in the field on a daily basis, and a chance to build a long-term career with TreeWiseGuys. You'll be working under the supervision of one of our crew leaders, who are veteran arborists with over 25 years of combined experience. As a company that deals mainly in residential cottage-country tree maintenance we are presented with interesting challenges every day that require technical rigging, expert risk assessment & creative solutions. We see this as an opportunity to train you to become an extremely skilled, knowledgeable & precise arborist. We are well equipped, professionally trained & prepared to tackle the variety of scenarios our trade presents us. We value safety, communication and team morale above all else. On top of all that, we are absolutely spoiled by the beauty of Muskoka and it's many lakes, as well as the friendliest clients in the industry. We do not require any formal post-secondary education however it is a huge asset, alongside other traits such as relevant trade experience, ISA Credentials, a driver's licence, willingness to relocate, eagerness to learn, etc. We do require candidates have completed their secondary education (high school) & have a minimum of three year's trade experience.

We offer a variety of perks & incentives that may indulge your interest in TreeWiseGuys! Such as...

Accommodations 4 Day Work Week (10 hour shifts, Mon. - Thurs.) Gear Allowance Health Care Allowance Package Tuition Reimbursement (some conditions may apply) Profit share Program RRSP Contributions Boot Allowance Signing Bonus 2+ weeks paid vacation Advancement Training 9 month operating season Working outside in the beauty of Muskoka every single day!
The selected applicant will be expected to...

Work alongside TreeWiseGuys crew leaders, satisfying both the expectations of our clients & TreeWiseGuys Inc. Be reliable, professional & engaged Prepare work-site (Assess job/participate in tailboard, unload gear, tool checks, saw sharpening/fuelling, rope management, etc.) Follow/Participate in TreeWiseGuys Jobber Schedule to ensure preparation, smoothness & full understanding of jobs Removing, Planting, Pruning, Climbing, Assessing & diagnosing healthy/hazardous trees on a daily basis. Safely operating aerial lifts when necessary, as well as full-sized wood-chippers, mini skid-steer & stump grinder (heavy equipment operation is an asset) Helping with groundwork such as bucking large/small woody materials & ensuring job-site is left in a clean, safe condition. Knowledge of appropriate knots and when to apply them Assessing, planning & installing technical rigging such as controlled/free-fall speed-lining, multi-point rigging, positive/negative rigging, ginning, Setting Guy-Lines, V-rigging, Span rigging, Port-a-Wrap use with frictionless/friction causing rigging systems, etc. Cabling/bracing trees with Cobra Cable Felling small & large trees (with/without mechanical advantage), safely felling hazardous/storm damaged trees. Maintain professional grade tools/equipment
Our work is seasonal & so are the employment contracts, providing 40+ hour work weeks between the months of March - December (optional weekend work available as well). We are still in the fertility stages of our business so there is no ceiling on how far you can grow with our business, as we continue to develop the company. We aim to build a long-term team, and are eager to invest our time/compensation into the right candidate.

If TreeWiseGuys sounds like a fit for you, please send your resume to treewiseguy@gmail.com

Check us out at www.treewiseguys.ca

https://www.facebook.com/TreeWiseMike

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing Relocation assistance RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Parry Sound, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

trade: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) Certified Arborist (preferred)
Work Location: In person