Grounds Person/Apprentice Arborist

Location: Smithville, Canada

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

POWERGROUP Resources, on behalf of our client Arborwood Tree Service Inc., is currently seeking a skilled Grounds Person/Apprentice Arborist to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values safety, and wants to build a career in the arboriculture industry. You’ll be supporting skilled arborists with day-to-day operations, helping maintain a safe and efficient job site, and contributing to high-quality tree care services.

If youre a hard-working team player looking to grow in a hands-on, outdoor environment—wed love to hear from you!

This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

We use AI-assisted tools to help identify and match applicants to our open roles. This may include reviewing resumes and suggesting potential matches. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Who we are:

Arborwood Tree Service Inc. is a full-service tree care company serving the Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions. Established over 25 years ago, Arborwood has built an extensive and loyal client base through a strong commitment to safety, exceptional customer service, and quality workmanship.

Join a company that lives by its values of Safety, Integrity, and Professionalism.

What you will do:

• Assist arborists with tree removals, pruning, and other arboricultural tasks
• Prepare and clean up job sites before and after work
• Drag and chip brush, operate ground equipment (chipper, chainsaw, etc.)
• Help load and unload equipment and materials
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures
• Provide support to the crew to ensure efficient workflow

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in landscaping, construction, or tree care

• Experience in tree care, arboriculture, landscaping, forestry, construction, excavation, farming, or other physically demanding outdoor work
• Experience using chainsaws, wood chippers, brush equipment, power tools, or hand tools safely is an asset
• A valid G-Class driver’s license (DZ license is an asset)
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certification (or willing to obtain)
• Working at Heights Certification (or willing to obtain)
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in all weather conditions
• Safety-conscious with a positive attitude
• Team-oriented with good communication skills
• Experience in landscaping, construction, or tree care is an asset
• Interest in pursuing a career in arboriculture

Benefits

• $22-$26 per hour

• RRSP Matching
• Dental & Medical plan
• Paid Time off
• A healthy and safe work environment.
• Hands-on training and career development opportunities.
• A supportive and knowledgeable team environment.