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AECOM Consulting Arborist in Kitchener, Ontario
Company Description
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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.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $60,000.00 - $95,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
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.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10110553
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Please Select
Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd
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