Lead Arborist – Senior Tree Care Professional

About the role

The Lead Arborist will oversee advanced tree care operations, ensuring safety and quality while working at height in a variety of canopy environments. This senior role combines hands‑on climbing, pruning, and removal with technical rigging and rescue responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform modern arboricultural practices at a high level, including pruning to ISA standards.
• Climb and work safely in tree canopies of any size using SRS, MRS, and traditional methods.
• Execute spur‑assisted hazard tree removal and large‑limb rigging.
• Operate aerial lifts, brush chippers, stumpers, and chainsaws with precision.
• Install static and dynamic cabling and bracing systems for tree stability.
• Conduct aerial rescues and ensure all team members follow PPE and safe‑work protocols.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and clients, providing expert advice and customer service.

Required profile

• Minimum four years of professional arboriculture experience.
• Post‑secondary education related to arboriculture.
• Valid driver’s licence with a clean abstract; D licence with Z endorsement preferred.
• Current certifications in Working at Heights, WHMIS, and First Aid.
• ISA Certified Arborist or Ontario Certified Arborist is an asset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SRS and MRS climbing systems.
• Operation of aerial lifts, brush chippers, stumpers, and chainsaws.
• Technical rigging for large limb and tree removal.
• Installation of static and dynamic cabling and bracing.
• Ability to perform aerial rescues.
• 0‑8 tonne crane competency (asset).