Consulting Arborist

Environmental Career Center; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Consulting Arborist to provide expert services across various client groups. This role involves consulting on tree-related projects, drafting reports, and developing urban forestry strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a minimum of three years of industry experience. This position offers a hybrid work environment with excellent benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

RRSP

Career advancement opportunities

Discounted stock purchase

Ongoing training with wage incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience.
• Strong tree species identification skills.
• ISA Certified Arborist or equivalent accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on projects impacting trees.
• Complete Arborist Reports and tree preservation plans.
• Monitor excavation within root zones and provide root pruning.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Tree Species Identification

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

TRAQ Certification

Tools

GIS Programs

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Additional Locations : GTA, Hamilton, Mississauga, Burlington, Oakville, York Region

Requisition ID : 191398

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, urban forestry, and tree preservation consulting and utility consulting services to the commercial, residential, municipal, and governmental markets. In Canada, our local offices' expertise and services encompass arboriculture and forestry, right-of-way vegetation management, ecology and wildlife assessment, and asset management.

As a Consulting Arborist, you will provide your knowledge and experience to deliver in-depth consultative services across various 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 to the success of the applicant and Davey Resource Group.

Job Duties

• Consult with clients on projects that may impact trees.
• Travel to various locations within a specified region providing consulting services.
• Complete Arborist Reports and tree preservation plans for construction projects.
• Draft technical reports detailing tree assessments and providing recommendations.
• Assist in developing urban forestry strategy and management plans.
• Perform data collection for tree inventory projects throughout southern Ontario.
• Complete non-invasive root exploration when requested by a client or municipality.
• Monitor excavation within root zones and provide root pruning to mitigate tree impacts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience.
• ISA Certified Arborist or equivalent accreditation (RPF, ASCA) required.
• TRAQ Certification and / or any additional ISA accreditation is a plus.
• Strong tree species identification skills, ability to identify and assess tree defects / diseases.
• Experience using GIS programs (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.) is recommended but not required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry, civil engineering, or utilities are an asset.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, willingness to learn and progress.
• Experience with MS Office is necessary. Experience with AutoCAD is an asset.

Additional Information

• Full-time hourly position. Year-round employment. Hybrid fieldwork and work-from-home.
• Occasional overtime required, depending on the project.
• Short-term travel opportunities, with LOA and paid airfare + accommodations.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent benefits package, RRSP, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee-owned company with discounted stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Davey provides ongoing training with wage incentives for gaining industry qualifications.

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. Davey 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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