Consulting Arborist
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6P 6Z7
Additional Locations: BC
Primary Locations: British Columbia, Vancouver, 1541 West 75th Avenue, V6P 6Z7
Requisition ID: 177369
Position Overview
As a Consulting Arborist you will be called upon to provide your knowledge and experience to provide in-depth consultative 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 applicant and Davey Tree.
Job Duties
Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited has been performing tree care and vegetation management services across Canada since 1930. With over 850 employees, we continuously pride ourselves on unmatched quality and safety. Our relatable experiences and industries serviced include notably Construction, Utilities, Municipal, Government, Rail, Commercial and Residential.
Additional Information
- Consult with clients within different aspects of 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.
- Create detailed Tree Risk Assessments for clients.
- Perform data collection for tree inventory projects
- 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.
Company Overview
- Minimum 3 years Industry experience
- ISA Certified Arborist or equivalent accreditation (RPF, ASCA) required.
- 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.
- Valid provincial driver’s license.
- 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.
Divisional Overview
- Full time hourly position. Year-round employment.
- Occasional overtime required, depending on 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 Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Davey provides ongoing training with incentives for gaining industry qualifications.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, provincial law.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.recruiting@davey.com.
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