Arborist

**The Opportunity**:
**Why choose WSP?**
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of **inclusion**and **belonging**:

- Our **Flexible**Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A **Canadian**success story - we're **proud**to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- **Enhance**the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- **Outstanding**career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your**ideas and trying **new**things.
- A phenomenal **collaborative**culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good**people**who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

**WeAre**WSP**

**What you can expect to do here**
- We are an agile team and are currently working under a hybrid model combining in-person team collaboration days with work-from-home options.
- You will work closely and collaboratively with Senior Arborists, Ecologists, and Landscape Architects on a wide range of project types to:

- Complete tree inventories, assessments and related arboriculture field work
- Respond to tree protection by-law stipulations to determine study scope and prepare tree removal permits
- Determine approach to large scale arboriculture studies and tree compensation programs
- Contribute to development of arboriculture and urban forestry policies for our clients
- Assess impacts to trees from proposed developments and infrastructure
- Arborist report writing, proposal and occasional presentation preparation
- Attend meetings as an arboriculture representative for WSP
- Interpretation and assessment of Species at Risk requirements and implications on projects
- Prepare Tree Preservation and Restoration PlansPursuit of arborist specific proposals

**What you’ll bring to WSP**
- A Degree or Diploma in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture or Landscape Technology; or similar, relevant education
- 5+ years of professional experience working in consulting arboriculture (recent graduates with strong, relevant work experience may also be considered)
- Designation as an ISA Certified Arborist (attained or in progress)
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong tree identification and assessment skills
- Project Management skills (time/task management, invoicing, etc.)
- Experience working with private and public sector clients in delivery of Arboriculture services
- Strong understanding of Municipal Tree By-Laws and Conservation Authority regulations regarding tree impacts
- A valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the GTA/Southern Ontario to visit project sites
- Ability to conduct fieldwork independently on a variety of sitesAbility to work independently, show initiative and contribute positively to office activities, initiatives, and learning opportunities.

**The following qualifications are strongly desired**:

- Professional designation as a Forester, Urban Forester, or equivalent
- Experience performing Butternut Health Assessment (BHA)
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)Experience with AutoCAD
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Proficiency with GIS and GIS software and hand-held GPS units

**WSP**est l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d’assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre équipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l'assainissement de l'environnement à la planification urbaine, de l'ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et développons des sources d'énergie renouvelables pour l'avenir.

Chez **WSP**:

- Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
- Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
- Nous sommes axés sur l’avenir et remettons en question le statu quo.
- Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons.
- Nous soutenons une culture d’autonomie et de responsabilisation.

Veuillez noter:
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