Arborist (Hybrid): Urban Forestry & Field Work

WSP; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Ontario seeks an Arborist to join our landscape architecture and urban forestry practice in the Greater Toronto Area. The role blends fieldwork with office analysis, supporting environmental teams on diverse projects across municipal and private sectors.

The successful candidate will conduct inventories, assess tree impacts, and contribute to preservation plans, while liaising with clients and agencies. Hybrid work model offered with travel within GTA/Southern Ontario.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture or related field.
• 3+ years of professional arboriculture consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete tree inventories and related arboriculture field work.
• Respond to tree protection by-law stipulations and prepare removal permits.
• Develop arboriculture and urban forestry policies for clients.
• Assess impacts to trees from proposed developments and infrastructure.
• Prepare arborist reports, proposals and presentations.
• Attend meetings as arboriculture representative for WSP.
• Interpret Species at Risk requirements for projects.
• Prepare Tree Preservation and Restoration Plans.
• Pursue Arborist-specific proposals.
• Provide guidance on tree protection measures on site.

Skills

Tree identification

Arboriculture fieldwork

Report writing

Communication skills

Drive to travel GTA/Southern Ontario

Education

Ecology/Biology/Environmental Studies degree or diploma

ISA Certified Arborist (in progress or attained)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

WSP in Ontario seeks an Arborist to join our landscape architecture and urban forestry practice in the Greater Toronto Area. The role blends fieldwork with office analysis, supporting environmental teams on diverse projects across municipal and private sectors.

The successful candidate will conduct inventories, assess tree impacts, and contribute to preservation plans, while liaising with clients and agencies. Hybrid work model offered with travel within GTA/Southern Ontario.