About

Wright Tree Service of Canada The Position: Certified Utility Arborist Type: Full-time Reports To: General Foreperson About Us: We’re looking for driven individuals who are eager to grow, learn, and build a long-term career with us. If you thrive on challenges, are motivated to advance, and are ready to step outside your comfort zone, you’ll fit right in. Why Wright Tree Service: We’re building a team where your skills matter and your career can thrive. As a certified arborist, you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that challenge your expertise and make a lasting impact on communities around the Ottawa area. Reasons to Build Your Career With Us: Pay: $38 - $42 per hour, based on experience and certifications Signing Bonus: Eligible team members can receive a $5,000 signing bonus, payable after 90 days of employment. Mentorship and Training: Leading the industry with a robust AUA program. Growth: Wright believes in education and training; we pride ourselves on developing our workers to their full potential Work Shifts: Flexible with a minimum of 80 hours per shift. Travel: Travel may be required around the Ottawa area If travel required: Per diem and lodging provided Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits. PPE: PPE provided with annual work boot allowance. Climbing Gear: Industry leading provided climbing gear. Equipment: Brand New Forestry Bucket Trucks with 12” Chippers, 75’ and 90’ Backyard buckets. Employee Ownership: We are 100% employee owned. Units are bought on your behalf, based on the company’s safety and financial performance, at no cost to you. Key Responsibilities: Trim, prune, and remove trees or branches that pose a risk to utility infrastructure. Use industry-standard techniques to safely remove trees without causing damage. Operate equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, and cranes. Train and supervise crew members in safe practices around high-voltage equipment. Maintain accurate records of vegetation management activities. Document completed work for utility or regulatory compliance. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and protect nearby habitats. Other duties as required. Experience and Knowledge Expectations: Utility Arborist (must have 444B designation). Valid Class D or DZ driver’s or willingness to obtain. Applicants must pass pre-employment drug screening. Current First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain. Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions. Questions? Reach out to hrcanada@wrightcanada.ca — we’d love to hear from you. Join Our Team: Wright Tree Service provides vegetation management, storm response, and utility support services across North America. At the heart of our work are the values of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship. We’re proud of the team and culture we’ve built—and we’re looking for others who live these values to join us. Learn more at: https://www.wrighttree.com Wright Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, family/marital statuses, and religious beliefs. Hiring decisions are based on merit and qualifications. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting will remain open until the role is filled. An employee-owned company formed in 2017, Wright Canada Holdings is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, representing our family of companies across Canada and is comprised of Spectrum Resource Group, Wright Tree Service of Canada, ArborCare® and CNUC of Canada. Our operations and clientele stretch across Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Together as a family of companies, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services in Canada. Wright Tree Service of Canada offers the entire package of vegetation management services, including integrated vegetation management, storm restoration, work planning services to utility companies and their communities across Canada. ArborCare® provides commercial and residential tree and lawn care services in Calgary. Assisting utilities in improving their utility vegetation management programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions in Canada. Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management solutions provider with expertise in reforestation, vegetation management and forest management. They provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.