RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely and collaboratively with Senior Arborists, Ecologists and Landscape Architects
• Tree inventories and associated field work
• Review tree protection by-laws to determine study scope and prepare tree removal permits
• Assess impacts to trees from proposed developments and infrastructure
• Arborist report writing, proposal and presentation preparation
• Attend meetings, workshops, etc. as an arboriculture representative for WSP
• Interpretation and assessment of Species at Risk requirements and implications on projects
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on a wide range of project types
• Participation in and contribution to office activities, initiatives, and learning opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Degree or Diploma in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture or Landscape Technology; or similar, relevant education
• 1-3+ years of professional experience working for either a consulting or tree service company (recent graduates with strong, relevant work experience may also be considered)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong tree identification and assessment skills 

The following qualifications are strongly desired:

• ISA Certified Arborist and/or Butternut Health Assessment (BHA) certification attained or in process 
• Experience with AutoCAD 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency with GIS and GIS software and hand-held GPS units 
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to conduct fieldwork independently on a variety of sites
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team

The following qualifications considered an asset but not required:

• Membership with the OALA
• Project coordination experience
• Experience / interest in Landscape Design and Detailing.

We request applicants submit a RESUME and COVER LETTER. 

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe.  In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe and the growing list of our clients including vaccination status as part of their mandated health and safety requirements to work with them, you will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to WSP as a condition of employment.  You may also be required to undergo additional immunization to maintain a fully vaccinated status against COVID-19 whenever local Public Health Authorities recommend additional immunization.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please  READ THE FULL POLICY.