Consulting Arborist

Job Description

AECOM ’s Ontario Ecology team is looking for applicants for the position of Consulting Arborist to support our existing activities and to grow our capacity to serve clients on challenging and exciting projects across the province.

The successful candidate will have 4+ years of consulting arborist experience, be highly motivated and enjoy working on a diversity of projects, be an effective communicator, and be committed to producing high-quality work.

Individuals should have a strong background in conducting tree inventories and tree health assessments, completing arborist reports and tree preservation plans, as well as experience with tree removal and injury permit applications.

Individuals should also have knowledge and experience in the taxonomic identification of woody plants, including native and non-native species that occur in natural areas as well as landscape varieties and street trees.

Individuals should have a background in preparing, coordinating, and conducting fieldwork and completing associated data analysis and reporting.

Strong organizational skills, leadership skills, and an ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment are essential qualities.

Individuals must be willing to travel to complete fieldwork across the GTA and other areas of Ontario and Canada.

Key roles for the position include :

• Lead a field crew to undertake data collection and field investigations related to tree inventories in urban and remote sites in southern and central Ontario and Canada
• Lead the arborist component of projects (coordination with PM, and other disciplines, tracking the budget, coordinating fieldwork and reporting, etc.)
• Draft tree inventory and tree preservation reports.
• Data entry and other report writing
• Adhere to AECOM’s Health and Safety Protocols

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum of 4 years of consulting arborist experience with a post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental science or biology, from a recognized University or College.
• ISA Arborist Certification.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 6 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with the application of tree by-laws and policies across southern and central Ontario.
• Strong technical capability in identifying flora of southern and central Ontario and ability to apply / use dichotomous keys.
• Demonstrated experience conducting field work in southern and central Ontario.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to work in both field and office environments.
• Valid Ontario Drivers License.
• Valid Standard First Aid + CPR.
• Efficient in the use of cell phones, laptops, tablets, and other technical devices.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About AECOM

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

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