Consulting Arborist & Training Provider
Purpose
Personnel in this position will work closely with the 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 Coordinator 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, with experience in performing all duties as a climbing arborist
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 CADD
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
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
CADD 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 with public speaking
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 & CADD 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
Adheres to & promotes strong safety-focused company culture
Relationships
Reports To: R&D, Consulting & Training Manager, Operations Manager, District Managers, Safety & Training Officers
Direct/Indirect Reports: None
External Reports: Clients, 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, course content for training, and hosting training seminars/courses
Physical fitness is an asset and ability to safely ascend trees may be necessary for jobs
Benefits
Self Directed Benefits Package
Employee Carpool Program
Medical & Dental
Paid Vacation/Holidays
PPE Safety Allowance
Life, AD&D, & Critical Illness Insurance
Education/Professional Development Allowance
We thank all those who apply, however, only those requested for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your cover letter and resume, stating the position you are applying for in the subject line, to arborcareer@bcplanthealthcare.com.