Additional Locations: Kawartha Lakes and Surrounding Region

Primary Locations: Ontario, Fenelon Falls, 69 Stinson's Bay Road, KOM 1NO

Requisition ID: 204374

As a Foreperson, you will lead a team to various job sites throughout the week, ensuring the job is done right. You will be a subject matter expert providing guidance to the team and assisting them in developing a better understanding of the Arboriculture profession. You will also work to provide an exceptional customer experience as the main point of contact for our clients onsite.

At Davey, your office is the outdoors. Every day brings a new adventure, and our national footprint provides you the opportunity to see and experience different parts of the country. Clients hire Davey because we are expert professionals, and we only hire candidates who can deliver on that promise every day. You'll have a chance to do what you love each workday, and your team will have your back. Whether you're working independently or as part of a crew, you'll be given the training, resources and flexibility to do your job – and to do it safely, every day. A career with Davey means you'll be able to take care of your family and responsibilities at home while still getting your daily dose of adventure.

• Safely and efficiently lead multiple crews and equipment in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
• Responsible for all safety metrics within the district.
• Assist in recruitment of team members.
• Provide mentorship, training, and oversee development.
• Take the lead in planning, sequencing, and execution of assigned work for crews.
• Provide support, expertise, and leadership on specialized jobs.
• Support other regions where required.
• Operate up to 8-ton crane.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance of all equipment within a specific location.

• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• 3-5 years' experience as Arborist.
• 5+ years as a supervisor/lead.
• Valid provincial driver's license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Certificate in crane operation, up to 8 ton required.
• Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• ISA Certification is required.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills.
• Pesticide and herbicide license preferred.

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP Matching Program.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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