Consulting Arborist – Urban Forestry in Vancouver, British Columbia

Consulting Arborist – Urban Forestry

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia

Additional Locations: N/A

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 207060

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.

• Valid provincial driver’s license.

• 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 months of 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. The Davey 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.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.recruiting@davey.com .