Lead Arborist

About the role

The Lead Arborist is responsible for delivering high‑level arboricultural services, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction across all tree care operations. This senior position requires expertise in modern climbing techniques, tree removal, and rigging while leading a team of arborists.

Key responsibilities

• Perform advanced arboricultural tasks, including pruning to ISA standards and hazard tree removal.
• Climb and work safely in tree canopies of any size using SRS, MRS, and traditional methods.
• Operate aerial lifts, brush chippers, stumpers, and chainsaws with precision.
• Execute technical rigging for large limb and tree removal, and conduct aerial rescues when needed.
• Install static and dynamic cabling and bracing systems.
• Demonstrate and enforce safe work practices and proper PPE usage.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and clients, fostering teamwork.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of arboriculture experience.
• Post‑secondary education related to arboriculture.
• Valid driver’s licence with a clean abstract.
• Working at Heights, WHMIS and First Aid certifications.
• ISA Certified Arborist or Ontario Certified Arborist (asset).
• Additional assets: 0‑8 tonne crane competency, Utility Arborist 444B, IHSA Line Clearing Safety, D licence with Z endorsement.

Required skills

• SRS and MRS climbing systems.
• Traditional climbing methods and spur‑assisted hazard tree removal.
• ISA‑standard pruning techniques.
• Aerial lift operation.
• Technical rigging for large limb removal.
• Aerial rescue procedures.
• Static and dynamic cabling installation.
• Brush chippers, stumpers and chainsaw operation.
• 0‑8 tonne crane operation.
• Working at heights, WHMIS, First Aid.