What We Do

Arboriculture Consulting

Our experienced consultants provide practical, science-based solutions for a wide range of issues and conflicts regarding trees. We specialize in tree health and risk assessments, tree preservation during construction, and urban forest management plans for residential, strata, commercial, and municipal clients. Have a tree-related question or concern? We’re here to help!

Tree Services

From planting and pruning to soil management and pest control, we provide all your tree care needs under one canopy. Our work is rooted in professional and ethical practices.

Education & Training

We share knowledge to help you grow. As lifelong learners and passionate educators, we are committed to providing exceptional learning experiences. Our courses are designed to introduce, train, and educate participants of all skill levels to modern arboriculture concepts and practices.

Join our BC Plant Health Care/SavATree Canada team as a Consulting Arborist & Training Provider!

Purpose:
Personnel in this position will work closely with the Education & Plant Sciences Manager, R&D Consulting & Training Manager, coworkers, clients, and the public providing an abundance of knowledge in arboriculture through written reports, education, and training sessions. The job is a combination of field and office work. The individual will be responsible for producing professional quality reports based on their observations, assessments, data gathered on site, and review of plans and documents. As a Subject Matter Expert in the field of arboriculture, they are a valuable resource to the continuous training and development of staff and the community.

Specific Duties:
A Consulting Arborist & Training Provider will have a variety of tasks to perform daily, varying by the work acquired through the sales and consulting team. The main priorities are to perform field work, tree inventories, tree risk assessments, advise on the preservation of trees, prepare written reports, liaise information to clients, coordinate and provide arboriculture training and seminars, assist with consulting and training sales, and demonstrate a high level of competency and adherence to ANSI Standards, ISA Best Management Practices and Code of Ethics, and company safety policies and procedures. This role includes mentoring those who have career paths in consulting, training, and furthering a career in arboriculture.

Consulting

Perform tree resource inventories and management plans
Perform impact evaluations
Perform development impact appraisals, and produce tree preservation and tree replacement plans
Perform tree valuations
Perform tree risk assessments
Safely operate and gather data with equipment such as an Urban Forest Metrix®, Airspade®, AirKnife®, TreeRadar® and Resistograph®.
Ascend trees to perform aerial inspections, obtain observations/data
Prepare written reports on all aspects of arboricultural consulting.
Create detailed visual aids to accompany reports, using photo editing programs, Adobe software and computer-aided drafting systems such as CAD.
Present data gathered in a comprehensible manner, specific to the intended audience.
Understand, interpret and apply knowledge of municipal tree bylaws.

Training

Host or assist the R&D, Consulting & Training Manager in the provision of arboriculture and safety courses and seminars for company staff and/or the public.
Create lesson/training plans for courses offered to internal and external parties.
Create visual aids and/or handouts to augment knowledge capture for attendees.
Demonstrate expertise in course topic areas such as: ISA Certification/Qualification exams, chainsaw safety & operation, aerial rescue, aerial lift truck operations/rescue, basic pruning, tree planting, consulting tools, report writing, etc.

Safety

Follow, abide, and lead by example in all safety policies and procedures established by ANSI Z133 and BC Plant Health Care.
Support Safety & Training staff in the continuous improvement of company and industry safety standards through review and subject matter expertise.
Participate in safety meetings and encourage safe work practices to all staff.

Qualifications:

Must be an ISA Certified Arborist and have current ISA TRAQ qualification.
Must have at minimum (3) three years of comprehensive arboricultural experience.
WHMIS 2015 and First Aid Certification is mandatory.
Must possess a Class 5 Drivers Licence with Air Brakes Endorsement and without serious contraventions, able to drive company vehicles including trucks.
Must be proficient in digital photography.
CAD experience or education is strongly recommended.
Have knowledge and familiarity of competitors within local demographics, marketing campaigns and sales materials to meet and exceed the industry standards of report writing with a strong emphasis for on-site consulting, tree risk assessment, land use and development, and tree management plans.

Knowledge, Skills & Other Attributes:

Excellent verbal communication skills.
Comfortable speaking to the public.
High attention to detail & accuracy.
Collaborative & supportive of team members.
Strong interpersonal skills with clients.
Ability to delegate, prioritize, and multi-task.
Intermediate computer skills in MS Office & CAD software/similar systems.
Proactive approach to personal & career growth.
Professional and persuasive written communication.
Result-focused work ethic.
Sensitivity to deadlines & time management.
Flexible with extended hours of work.
Able to lead & motivate others, set positive examples.
Adhered to & promotes strong safety-focused company culture.

Relationships:
Reports To: Education & Plant Sciences Manager, R&D Consulting & Training Manager, Operations Manager, District Managers, Safety & Training Officers
External Reports: Customers, Training Attendees, Contractors, and Third-Party Organizations.

Working Conditions:

Can vary depending on consulting projects acquired by sales and consulting team. Outdoor work sites can vary throughout BC Lower Mainland and beyond.
Work time is split between field work gathering data and office time preparing reports.
Physical fitness is an asset and ability to safely ascend trees may be necessary for jobs.

Income:

$70,000-$80,000, depending on experience.

Benefits:

Self Directed Benefits Package
Medical & Dental
Safety Allowance
Life, AD&D, & Critical Illness Insurance
Company Vehicle
Paid Vacation/Holidays
Education/Professional Development Allowance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Company car
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Are you an ISA Certified Arborist and have current ISA TRAQ qualification?

Experience:

comprehensive arboricultural: 3 years (preferred)
MS Office and CADD: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Drivers Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

SavATree Canada Inc. DBA BC Plant Health Care jobs

Consulting Arborist & Training Provider