Certified Arborist - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Overview:Your OpportunityAre you someone with leadership and technical capabilities Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile consulting environment providing your skills and expertise to our clients.Dillon’s Environmental Sciences Technical Group is currently seeking candidates for a Certified Arborist position. The position is to be based in one of the following Ontario office locations - Toronto, Kitchener, Guelph, Oakville or Hamilton. Remote or flexible work arrangements will also be considered.We are looking for Certified Arborist to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.We work with all levels of government, including Indigenous communities, industry and resource developers in the areas of environmental assessment, planning, and management. Dillon offers a flexible, collaborative work environment with career growth and advancement opportunities. The ideal candidates are passionate and motivated with relevant experience and a team-focused attitude.Dillon offers competitive salaries, health benefits, flexible working arrangements, a generous retirement savings plan, and opportunities for employee ownership. Dillon employees embrace and embody our culture and values based on inclusiveness, creativity, achievement, courage, reliability, and continuous development.Responsibilities:Technical Development (87%)

• Manage and coordinate programs and technical studies for the natural environment and tree management components of a variety of projects.
• Act as a Technical Advisor to clients and provide oversight to project team members including other arborists, biologists, natural scientists, technologists and technical support staff.
• Prepare reports related to tree inventory and protection plans, tree appraisals, woodland management, urban forest strategic planning and policy development, ecological systems and environmental monitoring on various sites, as required.
• Develop and implement field work programs, including tree inventory and condition assessments, tree risk assessment, woodland inventory and health assessments, vegetation and wildlife habitat surveys, and collection and compilation of field data.
• Collaborate with Dillon’s Spatial Information Management team for digital data collection programs and tree/woodland data management.
• Assist in the development of environmental protection plans, tree by-law permits, environmental permits, and other environmental compliance documentation.
• Assist with the implementation of tree protection and management plans on construction sites, including coordination with clients, contractors, environmental monitors and regulatory agencies.
• Support stakeholder and regulator engagement.

Business Development (10%)

• Prepare and support the preparation of project proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development activities.
• Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives.
• Undertake travel, as required.

Learning & Development (3%)

• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications:What you will need to succeed

• An undergraduate degree in forestry or urban forestry, biology, ecology or a related environmental sciences field and/or an urban forestry technician diploma.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Registered Professional Forester designation in Ontario and/or Butternut Health Assessment certification and/or ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification would be considered an asset.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ related work experience with the responsibilities noted above; 7 – 10 years is preferred.
• Experience in the development and implementation of field inventory and survey programs using digital data collection and management, and in the preparation of arborist reports and tree inventory and protection plans.
• Prior Project Management experience an asset.
• Experience with municipal operations tree planting and maintenance plans, integrated pest management assessments, forest health assessments, private and municipal woodland management plans, applied forest ecology and silviculture assessments, botanical inventory surveys, Environmental Assessments, and environmental impact studies would be an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial and federal environmental legislation and policies, municipal forest conservation by-laws, urban design and urban forest management objectives, principles, strategies and treatment specifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality client service.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven professional work experience in environmental consulting, including project management.
• Proficiency in project proposal preparation and presentations.
• Strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Why choose DillonDillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and remote working options
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, and learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes

About DillonDillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 16 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business.Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!Quick Apply

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