Arborist

3 weeks ago

West Vancouver, Canada District of West Vancouver Full time

Arborist

(Permanent, Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver’s Development Planning Department is currently seeking a permanent, full-time Arborist to join our highly qualified team. Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Protection, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Receiving and processing tree permit applications for work on private property, roadways, lanes, and boulevards; obtaining all information as required;Answering enquiries and complaints related to environment permits and related bylaws, procedures and departmental rules, regulations and policies, and explaining same as required; andProviding information, assistance, and interpretation to the public and to internal and external contacts regarding tree regulations and procedures;Answering questions from the public and advising District Departments regarding arboricultural matters;Investigating tree-related complaints with the Bylaw Department, and recommending appropriate remedial action;Issuing work requests to contractors for specific arboricultural tasks; providing instructions to and checking the work during progress and upon completion to ensuring conformance with instructions; andProviding guidance on Provincial regulations related to protection of birds during the active nesting period; andPerforming other related duties as required.


The preferred candidate will possess: a thorough understanding of urban forestry principles, practices and procedures and of tree species, diseases, pests and treatment methods; a sound knowledge of the bylaws and departmental rules, regulations and procedures applicable to tree related matters; experience in Microsoft Office and computer programs; and an ability to establish effective working relationships with the public and internal and external contacts and provide information and assistance related to the work performed.

The successful candidate has completed a Diploma Program in Horticulture including or supplemented by courses in arboriculture or a related apprenticeship program, a Trimmer/Climber course coordinated through the Provincial Apprenticeship and Training Board, plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training or experience.  Certification as an arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture, and a valid BC Driver’s License are also required.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.

Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) – Permanent Full-Time

Hours of Work:
35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay:
$40.37
(This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.)

Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024

To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

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