Apprentice Utility Arborist

Wright Tree Service of Canada

The Position: Apprentice Utility Arborist

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Certified Utility Arborist

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:

Because we’re not building a revolving door—we’re building a team. We’re employee-owned, focused on mentorship, and committed to safety, career growth, and respect. You won’t be a number here. You’ll be a leader in the making.

Extra Reasons to Join Us:

• Pay: $30 - $35 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and commitment to on-going development.

• 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 required to a marshaling point.

• Live Out Allowance: Choose between a living allowance of $70 per day with lodging provided, OR $150 per day in lieu of providing board and lodging.

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

• PPE: 100% PPE provided with annual work boot allowance.

• Climbing Gear: industry leading gear 100% provided.

• 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.

• Keep work areas clean and organized, removing debris and ensuring a safe environment for the crew.

• Attend training sessions and learn from experienced arborists to build knowledge in tree care techniques and vegetation management.

• Maintain accurate records of vegetation management activities.

• Document completed work for utility or regulatory compliance.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and protect nearby habitats.

• Perform other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Experience:

• Enrollment in a Level 1 Utility Arborist certification.
• Candidate must reach at least a Level 1 in the Apprentice Development Pipeline to be eligible for this role. Please follow the link attached to see how this is obtained apprentice-to-cua-pipeline.pdf.
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license, with air endorsement 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 [email protected] — 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.