Arborist

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

Do you have the desire to learn? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, look no further! Our Waterloo office is looking for a dynamic and collaborative Arborist / Field Technician to join our growing Canadian Operations.

Take the next step in your career and apply today!

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Take accurate and complete tree inventories in support of a range of projects according to applicable guidelines, by-laws, and best management practices (BMPs) in addition to field notes
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of Arborist reports, Tree Protection and Preservation Plans, as well as Restoration / Compensation Tree Planting Plans
• Provide accurate and complete field notes
• Data entry and data management
• Collaborate with CAD and / or GIS teams to produce figures and drawings
• Collect point and topographic survey data to support tree inventory and arborist activities
• Provide field and office support including botanical inventories, Ecological Land Classification, amphibian calling surveys, benthic surveys, erosion and sediment control inspections, water quality sampling and flow measurements, sanitary and storm sewer monitoring, bathymetric surveys, statistical analyses, data entry, and table preparation, etc.
• Travel (generally within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)) will be required an estimated 70% of time will be out of the office (dependent on project and seasonal requirements)
• Handle and dispose of samples and sampling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

What you will bring to the team :

• 0-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a consulting environment with strong vegetation identification skills
• Diploma or Certificate in Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture or equivalent education
• Credentials as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or ability to acquire ISA certification within 3 months of employment
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) and Canadian Inspector of Sediment and Erosion and Control (CISEC) certifications considered an asset
• Experience completing surveys using traditional survey methods and real-time kinematic (RTK) global positioning system (GPS) units
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to exercise good judgment
• Meticulous, proficient with electronic data collection and ability to provide accurate field and data records
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings / plans
• Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills to balance multiple tasks and meet ambitious deadlines
• Comfortable working for extended durations throughout all seasons, during inclement / adverse weather conditions, and on or near
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.