Posted 2 months ago
Climbing Arborist - Foreman
@ Horizon Contracting Group
Langley, British Columbia
Overview
Horizon Contracting Group is hiring a full-time Climbing Arborist Foreman to lead a tree care crew on removal and abatement work. The role is 100% field-based, outdoors in all weather, and requires a Faller certification. Pay is $45 to $50 per hour with benefits after 90 days and an RRSP match after one year.
Pay:
$45–$50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead, train and support crew on job sites
- Complete tree removal and abatement work safely
- Plan jobs and communicate work plans to the crew
- Operate aerial lifts, chippers, chainsaws and rigging equipment
- Lead daily safety talks and documentation
Requirements summary:
- Certified Faller or Faller Endorsement required
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- 1+ year of supervisory or crew leadership experience
- Experience with spurred and spur-less climbing
- Experience with ropes and rigging
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Management experience | 1+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Faller Certification, Class 5 Driver's Licence, Air Brake endorsement, Traffic Control Person Certification, ISA Arborist, TRAQ |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Horizon Contracting Group
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Superior landscape construction and maintenance services for Western Canada’s commercial and government sectors.
Full company description
As an industry leader for over 30 years, Horizon provides superior landscape construction and maintenance services for Western Canada’s commercial and government sectors. With the company’s various divisions and experienced crews, Horizon Landscape Contractors is uniquely qualified to handle any job in the landscape industry, servicing both the Lower Mainland, Okanagan & Sea to Sky Corridor.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,380
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 69
- Reported office locations
- 4104 232 St, Langley, British Columbia V2Z 2K2, CA
- Unit A – 1551 Pemberton Avenue, Squamish, British Columbia V8B, CA
- 505 Valley Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia V1V 2E6, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Landscaping
- Other recorded names
- Horizon Landscape Contractors Inc
- Horizon Contracting Group
- Specialties
- Landscape
- Maintenance
- Landscape Construction
- Concrete
- Hardscape
- Softscape
- Salting
- Snow Removal
- Commercial
- Municipal
- Tree Removal
- Waste Removal
- Tree Watering
- Mowing
- Carpentry
- Certified Arborists
- and HydroVac
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
As an industry leader for over 30 years, Horizon provides superior landscape construction and maintenance services for Western Canada’s commercial and government sectors. With the company’s various divisions and experienced crews, Horizon Landscape Contractors is uniquely qualified to handle any job in the landscape industry, servicing both the Lower Mainland, Okanagan & Sea to Sky Corridor.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Langley, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1991 |
| Specialties | LandscapeMaintenanceLandscape ConstructionConcreteHardscapeSoftscapeSaltingSnow RemovalCommercialMunicipal |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Climbing Arborist (Foreman - Tree Care)
Build Your Career From the Ground Up
At Horizon Contracting Group, we believe great work starts with great people. We're looking for a Climbing Arborist who brings strong leadership, technical skills, and a commitment to safe, high-quality tree care.
If you're an experienced tree care professional who enjoys leading a crew, working outdoors, and taking pride in doing the job right, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a company that invests in its people.
About the Role
As an Climbing Arborist, you'll lead and support your crew while completing tree removal and abatement work. You'll help plan each job, communicate work plans to your team, and take responsibility for safety and quality on site.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend your days working alongside your crew, operating equipment, managing site activities, and ensuring work is completed safely and professionally.
Certified Faller or Faller Endorsement is required.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead, train, and support your crew on job sites
- Safely complete tree removal and abatement work as assigned
- Plan jobs and communicate work plans to the crew before starting
- Safely operate aerial lifts, chippers, chainsaws, ropes, and rigging equipment
- Climb using both spurred and spur-less techniques
- Inspect tools and equipment before use
- Maintain equipment, including sharpening, greasing, and oiling as required
- Lead daily safety talks and complete required safety documentation
- Ensure appropriate PPE and safe work practices are followed
- Learn and perform emergency procedures and protocols, including boom operations
- Complete crew timecards and other required documentation
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work site
- Represent Horizon professionally and provide exceptional customer service
- Be courteous and respectful to clients, coworkers, and the public
What You Bring
Certifications & Education
- Certified Faller or Faller Endorsement required
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence; Air Brake endorsement is an asset
- Traffic Control Person Certification is an asset
- Secondary school completion is an asset
- Post-secondary education in horticulture, arboriculture, or a related field is an asset
- ISA Arborist, TRAQ, or Utility Arborist Certification is an asset
Experience
- 1+ year of supervisory or crew leadership experience
- Experience with tree removal and abatement
- Experience climbing both spurred and spur-less
- Experience with ropes and rigging
- Comfortable operating aerial lift trucks and chippers
- Experience maintaining tools and equipment
- Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Experience working in a physical, fast-paced, safety-focused environment
Skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Safety-focused mindset
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Mechanically inclined
- Comfortable giving and receiving direction
- Comfortable using iPads, Microsoft Outlook, and other technology
- Strong customer service skills
- Team-oriented and dependable
Physical & Work Environment
This is a 100% field-based role requiring physical work, including lifting 50+ lbs, bending, crouching, twisting, climbing, and standing or walking for extended periods.
You'll work outdoors in changing weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, and snow.
Compensation & Benefits
- $45–$50/hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Vacation pay paid out on every cheque
- Extended Health, Dental & Vision benefits after 90 days
- RRSP with company matching after 1 year
- Eligible for the Company bonus program after 1 year
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your career within Horizon
Our Values
- Embrace the Challenge
- Lead with Care
- Own Our Actions
- Strongest Together
Your Career at Horizon
We're committed to promoting from within and helping our people build lasting careers. As an Climbing Arborist, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your technical expertise, and make a real impact on your crew and the work we deliver.
Ready to grow your career with Horizon?
Apply today and join a team that builds excellence From the Ground Up.
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