Foreman - Tree Care

Build Your Career From the Ground Up

At Horizon, we believe in growing careers the right way – from the ground up. If you're a certified arborist with strong leadership skills and a passion for safe, high-quality tree care, this is your opportunity to lead a crew, work outdoors, and be part of a company that invests in its people.

About the Role

As a Pruning Foreman, you'll lead and mentor your crew while performing advanced pruning and tree removal work. You'll be responsible for planning work, leading safety on site, and ensuring every job is done efficiently, professionally, and safely.

You must hold ISA Arborist Certification and at least one of the following:

• TRAQ Certification
• Utility Arborist Certification

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise your crew on job sites
• Perform expert pruning and tree removal
• Safely operate and maintain aerial lifts, chippers, saws, ropes, and rigging equipment
• Plan work and communicate job plans before starting each task
• Complete crew timecards and required safety documentation
• Lead daily safety talks and conduct equipment inspections
• Ensure safe work practices and emergency procedures are followed
• Represent Horizon professionally when in uniform and provide excellent customer service

What You Bring

Certifications & Education

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (Air Brakes an asset)
• Certified Faller or Faller Endorsement
• ISA Arborist Certification (required)
• TRAQ or Utility Certification (at least one required)
• TCP, horticulture, or related education (assets)

Experience

• 1+ year of supervisory or crew leadership experience
• Strong experience with tree pruning and removals
• Comfortable climbing (spurred and spur-less)
• Skilled in ropes, rigging, lift trucks, and chipper operation
• Experience working in outdoor, physical, fast-paced environments

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting ability
• Safety-focused mindset
• Comfortable using iPads and Microsoft Outlook/Office
• Team-oriented with strong customer service skills

Physical & Work Environment

This is a 100% field-based role requiring heavy physical work, including lifting 50+ lbs, climbing, bending, and standing for long periods. You'll work fully outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Compensation & Benefits

• $42–$50/hour starting wage
• $5,000 Signing Bonus - ($2,500 at hire and $2,500 after probationary period)
• Vacation pay paid out on every cheque
• Extended Health, Dental, and Vision at 90 days
• RRSP with company matching after 1 year
• Eligible to participate in the Company bonus program after 1 year

Our Core Values

We are:

• Accountable – We own our actions and outcomes
• United – We achieve more together
• Determined – We rise to every challenge
• Genuine – We treat people with respect and care

Your Career Journey at Horizon

This role is part of our long-term growth path. We are committed to promoting from within and helping our team members build lasting careers.

Ready to grow your career with Horizon?
Apply today and join a team that builds excellence — from the ground up.