Consulting Arborist - Urban Forestry

Davey Tree Expert Co; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consulting offers a full-time position for a Consulting Arborist in Vancouver. This role involves providing expert consulting services, completing detailed Arborist Reports, and developing Tree Management Plans. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills and a passion for arboriculture. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this year-round employment opportunity.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits package

RRSP / TFSA matching program

Employee stock purchase options

Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Industry experience required.
• Knowledge of construction industry is an asset.
• Willingness to learn and progress essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services across various client groups.
• Complete Arborist Reports meeting City requirements.
• Conduct Tree Inventories and manage construction activities.

Skills

Tree Identification

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Certified Arborist

TRAQ Certification

Registered Professional Forester

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link

Company : Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Additional Locations : NA

Work Site : On Site

Position Overview

Davey Resource Group (DRG), the consulting division of the Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited,provides a comprehensive range of natural resource and utility consulting services to the commercial, residential, municipal, and governmental markets. In Canada, our expertise and services encompass arboriculture and forestry, right-of-way vegetation management, ecology and wildlife, and asset management.

As a Consulting Arborist you will be called upon to provide your knowledge and experience to provide in-depth consulting services across several different client groups from individual homeowners to Architects, Builders / Construction companies, larger utility clients, and municipalities. The ability to communicate clearly through face to face interactions, report writing and, detailed assessments will be vital towards the success of the incumbent and Davey Resource Group.

Job Duties

• Travel to various locations within a specified region providing consulting services.
• Complete Arborist Reports for Development that will meet City requirements.
• Develop detailed Tree Management Plans.
• Create detailed Tree Risk Assessments Reports for clients.
• Conduct or assist with Tree Inventories.
• Supervising construction activities within the root zones of trees.
• Some manual excavation and root pruning related to construction activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Industry experience.
• Certified Arborist.
• TRAQ Certification.
• Registered Professional Forester.
• Strong Tree Identification skills is essential.
• Qualified Environmental Professional and Register Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio) background in environmental science is considered and asset.
• Knowledge of the construction industry is an asset.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and also possess the willingness to learn and progress.
• Experience with MS Office is necessary. Experience with Bluebeam is an asset.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• 60 000 to $80000 / annually depending on experience and certifications.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Excellent Benefits package, RRSP / TFSA matching program
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 monthsof 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. TheDavey 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.