Tag: Arborist

Company: WSP

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:25:27 GMT

Job description: Job Category: PlanningJob Description:The Opportunity:WSP is seeking an experienced Arborist to join our team in the GTA. We’re looking for a candidate with both consulting and field experience interested in contributing to the growth of our integrated Landscape Architecture and Arboriculture practice. Our ideal candidate is familiar with GTA-based projects and is keen to contribute to environmentally conscientious design, particularly in the realm of Urban Forestry. The role offers a balance of field and office work in a collaborative environment alongside our in-house Urban Planning, Engineering. and Environmental groups. We value curiosity, accountability, and a collaborative mindset.Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.#WeAreWSPWhat you can expect to do here

• We are an agile team and are currently working under a hybrid model combining in-person team collaboration days with work-from-home options.
• You will work closely and collaboratively with Senior Arborists, Ecologists, and Landscape Architects on a wide range of project types to:

• Complete tree inventories, assessments and related arboriculture field work
• Respond to tree protection by-law stipulations to determine study scope and prepare tree removal permits
• Determine approach to large scale arboriculture studies and tree compensation programs
• Contribute to development of arboriculture and urban forestry policies for our clients
• Assess impacts to trees from proposed developments and infrastructure
• Arborist report writing, proposal and occasional presentation preparation
• Attend meetings as an arboriculture representative for WSP
• Interpretation and assessment of Species at Risk requirements and implications on projects
• Prepare Tree Preservation and Restoration Plans
• Pursuit of arborist specific proposals

What you’ll bring to WSP

• A Degree or Diploma in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture or Landscape Technology; or similar, relevant education
• 5+ years of professional experience working in consulting arboriculture (recent graduates with strong, relevant work experience may also be considered)
• Designation as an ISA Certified Arborist (attained or in progress)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong tree identification and assessment skills
• Project Management skills (time/task management, invoicing, etc.)
• Experience working with private and public sector clients in delivery of Arboriculture services
• Strong understanding of Municipal Tree By-Laws and Conservation Authority regulations regarding tree impacts
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the GTA/Southern Ontario to visit project sites
• Ability to conduct fieldwork independently on a variety of sites
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and contribute positively to office activities, initiatives, and learning opportunities.

The following qualifications are strongly desired:

• Professional designation as a Forester, Urban Forester, or equivalent
• Experience performing Butternut Health Assessment (BHA)
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)Experience with AutoCAD
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency with GIS and GIS software and hand-held GPS units

About Us: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

Please Note:Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.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