Consulting Arborist - Regina, Canada - Spectrum Resource Group

Spectrum Resource Group

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Regina, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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CNUC of Canada

A Consulting Arborist is an expert in forestry and inspects vegetation surrounding utility infrastructure. You'll keep communities informed about the trees and power lines, while ensuring safe delivery of their power and pursuing opportunities to develop sustainable habitat throughout the utility rightofway. In this role, your office is the great outdoors Our Consulting Arborists support the oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming, and other work as required. This position requires Consulting Arborists to be in the field doing inspections up to 95% of the time.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Identification, inspection, and reporting of trees and brush along power line corridors.
Consultation and consenting with landowners and/or stakeholders.
Complete quality assurance and quality control auditing, inspections, and compliance based on client requirements.
Discuss and negotiate access issues with stakeholders/property owners.
Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
Helps enforce onthejob safety practices.
Carries and utilizes materials, tools, and equipment at the work site.
Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for equipment and truck repairs to the supervisor.
Uphold CNUC core values and maintain a positive work environment.
Must adhere to CNUC's "Employee/ Contractor Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Policy Minimum
Requirements" handbook.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned

Requirements:

Integrated Resource Management diploma, Forestry Resource Technology diploma, and/or BSc in Forestry is preferred
One or more years of Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) fieldrelated experience preferred
ISA Certification, or be able to obtain within one year from date of employment is required
Superior species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates
Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
Ability to work independently
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
Ability to read and follow maps
Travel will be required
Employees are expected to be fit for work and remain fit for work throughout their workday or shift or when on callWright Canada Holdings, Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income and sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal or provincial laws.