ASSISTANT TREE ARBORIST

Kemptville Full Time

Barn Owl Tree Services - Job Details

Posted: Mar 06, 2025
Expires: Apr 07, 2025

Barn Owl Tree Services founded in 2015 by Mark Wlotzki and his wife. Mark turned his passion for nature, trees, and old barns into a career, sharing his knowledge and love with others. Since then, the company has been growing steadily.

Full time Assistant Tree Arborist 

We are looking to hire an experienced Arborist Assistant. The position will be full-time (seasonal). Opportunity for advancement within a growing small local business candidates must be able to work from April until the end of the hedge season (early-December). This position is not suited for students with only summer availability. 

Qualifications 

You will need to be a confident and professional leader, as the operator will be responsible for their job site and anyone (laborer) working alongside them. 

All job specific training such as Working at Heights, WHIMIS, Health and Safety Awareness training and more will be provided by employer. 

Job Duties 

  • Have a good eye for detail 

  • Be very comfortable on ladders of varying heights 

  • Be punctual 

  • A valid G license, with clean driver's abstract 

  • Complete all necessary health and safety training and orientation programs annually or otherwise outlined by Barn Owl Tree Services 

  • Operation and light maintenance of chainsaws, stump grinder, woodchippers, forestry trucks, trailers, etc 

  • Basic Carpentry skills and asset 

Compensation 

Extended health care and dental benefits after 3-month probationary period 

Competitive salary  

Paid training courses 

Hourly Rate: $25 - $30 

 

To apply please forward your resume and a letter of your work experience to: barnowltreeservices@gmail.com.

For assistance applying to this position, or for any other job search related needs, please contact CSE in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.

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