About Lee’s Trees

Lee’s Trees Ltd. is a locally owned company serving the Lower Mainland since 2006. We provide professional tree care, landscaping, and natural area management services for municipal, commercial, and residential clients. We are known for our quality workmanship, reliability, and strong team culture.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Natural Areas / Vegetation Management Supervisor to lead field crews performing vegetation control, invasive species removal, and natural area maintenance.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both field experience and the ability to manage crews while meeting municipal standards.

During slower seasons or weather-dependent downtime, this role will also support high-end landscape maintenance and enhancement work, including planting, garden care, and property beautification, and more.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead vegetation management crews in the field
• Plan, coordinate, and execute daily work activities
• Oversee brushing, invasive species removal, and restoration work
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental regulations, and municipal requirements
• Train and mentor crew members
• Maintain records and provide documentation to clients
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard

Secondary (Seasonal / Supplemental Work)

• Maintain and enhance high-end residential and commercial properties
• Perform tasks such as weeding, planting, watering, and general garden care
• Assist with planter bed design and installation
• Select and source trees, shrubs, and plants for projects
• Contribute to overall property beautification and upkeep
• Support additional work such as paving stones, retaining walls, and other landscape projects (training provided)

What We’re Looking For (Key Requirements)

• A genuine interest in plants, landscaping, and outdoor work
• A strong willingness to learn and grow across multiple areas
• Interest in developing skills in landscaping, hardscaping (paving stones, retaining walls), decks, tree relocation and more
• Ability to pass a City-required invasive species test (required)
• Positive, flexible attitude and strong work ethic
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Qualifications (Municipal Requirement)

All candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways and be able to provide documentation upon request:

Option 1

• Completion of Grade 12
• Plus five (5) relevant post-secondary courses from an approved institution in one or more of the following areas:
  • Biology
  • Urban Land Management
  • Ecology
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife Management
• Plus a minimum of 2 years of recent experience in the management of natural areas

Option 2

• Completion of Grade 12
• Plus a relevant Technical Certificate Program (minimum 1 year full-time) from an approved post-secondary institution
• Plus at least 18 months of recent experience in the management of natural areas

Option 3

• Completion of a relevant diploma (2-year) or degree program from an approved post-secondary institution
• Plus a minimum of 6 months of recent experience in the management of natural areas

Assets

• Knowledge of invasive species control and vegetation management practices
• Ability to pass the cities written test on invasive species. (You will be presented multiple photos of invasive and native plants and you have to identify in Latin or english/common, and identify whether it's invasive or native. )
• Experience leading outdoor or environmental crews
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license (prefered, not required)

What We Offer

• Full-time, steady work
• Benefits after 3 months
• Competitive pay based on experience, wit