[CANUFNET] mailing list submission - Job posting

[Trevor Cox]

Diamond Head Consulting Ltd. is a Vancouver-based privately owned company
focused on ecosystem management within the Province of British Columbia. 

 

www.diamondheadconsulting.com

Diamond Head is currently undergoing an expansion of its arboriculture
division. An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified individual to fill
the role of urban forester. The position is ideal for anyone interested in a
career combining their arborist/forest science expertise with project
management. 

Reporting to one of Diamond Head's Managers, the Urban Forester will play an
integral role in coordinating, planning, and executing Diamond Heads
arborist field programs for both its current and future projects. 

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will possess a bachelors degree (or higher) in
biology, ecology, geography or a related discipline with a minimum of four
(4) years experience conducting and/or implementing arboriculture field
programs, and also be a certified arborist or have the ability to register,
as a RPF or R.P.Bio. in the province of British Columbia. Ideally the
successful candidate will be a certified Danger Tree Assessor or Tree Risk
Assessor in BC.

Previous field experience should include (but is not limited to): 
. Outdoor experience and the ability to work in challenging environmental
conditions 
. Comfort working alone in relatively remote areas 
. Experience in back road travel and use of all-terrain vehicles 
. Vegetation ID
. Verifying footprint impacts 
. Monitoring efficacy of habitat compensation projects. 

Other required qualifications include: 
. Superior technical writing skills and data analysis, 
. Exceptional project management and communication proficiencies 
. Ability to maintain relationships, and work closely, with the Diamond Head
Team 
. Clean driver's abstract 
. Possess, or be able to attain, Tree Risk Assessor Certification 

Previous experience in the arboriculture industry as well as knowledge of
current industry related codes of practice would be a definite asset. 

Salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with education
and experience. 

Please forward your cover letter and resume to: 

Email: Trevor at DiamondHeadConsulting.com 

Mail: Diamond Head Consulting Ltd. 
342 West 8th Ave. 
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3X2 


Please specify "Urban Forester Position" when applying. 

 

 

 

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