Position Overview

As a Consulting Arborist you will be called upon to provide your knowledge and experience to provide in-depth consultation services across several different client groups from individual homeowners to Architects, Builders/Construction companies, larger utility clients, and municipalities. You will be required to apply your skills to a wide range of disciplines including tree assessments, inventory collection and management, preservation planning for construction, and on-site tree protection and injury mitigation. The ability to communicate clearly through face-to-face interactions, email correspondence, report writing, and data collection will be vital towards the success of the applicant and Davey Resource Group.

Job Duties

• Consult with clients within different aspects of projects that may impact trees.
• Travel to various locations within a specified region providing consulting services.
• Understand and apply tree preservation regulations to reporting and planning for construction.
• 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.
• Provide detailed Tree Risk Assessments for clients.
• Perform data collection for tree inventory projects throughout southern Ontario. (out-of-province travel opportunities available)
• 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
• Strong Tree Species Identification skills, ability to identify and assess tree defects/diseases.
• ISA Certified Arborist or equivalent accreditation (RPF, ASCA) required.
• TRAQ Certification and/or any additional ISA accreditation is a plus.
• Experience using GIS programs (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.) is recommended but not required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry, civil engineering, or utilities with the ability to read and interpret scaled plan drawings are an asset.
• Experience in environmental surveys, management, invasive species monitoring, and wildlife surveys are considered an asset.
• Ability to work full days outside, occasionally using tools and lifting/carrying objects up to 50lbs.
• Valid provincial driver’s license (G2 minimum).
• 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. Expected annual compensation of $65,000 - $85,000. Wage based on experience and qualifications.
• Occasional overtime required, depending on project.
• Flexible hybrid at-home and field work schedule.
• Company vehicle available for work use (SUV or light-duty pickup).
• Work laptop and phone provided.
• Short-term travel opportunities, with LOA and paid airfare + accommodations.
• Excellent Benefits package, RRSP/TFSA program.
• Employee-owned company with discounted stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Davey provides ongoing training with wage incentives for gaining industry qualifications.