Arborist Crew Leader Wanted - Ontario, Canada

About the job

Salary CAD 60,000 - CAD 70,000

As a Crew Leader you will lead a team to various job sites throughout the week, ensuring the job is done right, on time and safely. You will be a subject matter expert providing guidance to the team and acting as a mentor for newer team members, assisting them in developing a better understanding of the Arboriculture profession. You will also work to provide an exceptional customer experience as the main point of contact for our clients.

• Safely and efficiently lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
• Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks.
• Responsible to supervise and assist in the proper maintenance, preparation and operation of all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Including but not limited to:
• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• Provide expert tree trimming services and inspections to client properties.
• Manage customer service expectations.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Arborist.
• The ability to understand and safely direct a team on the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• ISA certification or equilavent an asset
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills.

Benefits Offered

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Excellent Benefits package 
• RRSP Program
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks

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About the Company

Davey Tree Expert Company

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At Davey, we care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We’re always striving to be our best, and we expect the same of each and every employee. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, flexibility and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels. And our unique employee-ownership model means you can have a stake in the success of our company every day, with every decision you make. Wherever you want to grow your career – from a new role to a new geography – there’s a place for you at Davey.