Jr Consulting Arborist
3 months ago
**Jr Consulting Arborist**
Since 1996, we have cared for Toronto’s urban forest, and we take pride in providing prompt and reliable service to our clients. We are a full-service tree care company and are eager to expand our consulting team.
**Position Overview**
The Jr Consulting Arborist conducts site visits and completes reports, regarding tree health assessments and tree protection plans for tree preservation.
Responsibilities of the Jr Consulting Arborist:
- Communicate with existing and potential clients on an on-going basis
- Prepare estimates pertaining to arborist reports
- Complete large and small scale tree health assessments and inventories
- Complete arborist reports pertaining to:
- Tree maintenance plans
- Tree removal and injury permits
- Tree preservation plans in relation to construction and development
- Ravine Stewardship Plans (RSP)
- Root explorations
- Sample collection for laboratory diagnosis and soil nutrient profiling
**Qualifications**
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Driven and self-directed when completing tasks
- “G” driver’s license with a clean abstract
- Good understanding of trees and shrubs - their biology, habits, and identification
- Good understanding of tree pests and diseases an asset
- Proficiency in computer skills, including:
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
- PDF Editing software
- CAD software
**Pay / Benefits**
- Rate of pay will vary with experience and skills
- Training opportunities and CEU courses are eligible for reimbursement
- Group benefits are available
- Overtime pay for hours exceeding 44hrs per week
- Flexible vacation time
- Growth potential and competitive wages
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ON