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SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Context<\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0px\">We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Arborist to join our team in support of a major linear infrastructure project in&nbsp; Ontario.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">As an Arborist, you will lead and oversee all arboricultural components of the project, including large-scale&nbsp;tree inventories,&nbsp;Butternut Health Assessments,&nbsp;seed collection programs, and the establishment of replacement stock. You will also play a key role in regulatory approvals, technical reporting, and coordination with engineering and design teams.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a prominent public transit initiative as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">The position also offers strong potential for full-time employment for a candidate who demonstrates both the technical expertise and cultural alignment to thrive within our Ecological Services team.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Missions\/Main Duties<\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0px\"><strong>Field Program Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design, plan, and lead&nbsp;tree inventory field studies&nbsp;across the full project corridor<\/li>\n<li>Lead and implement Butternut Health Assessments in accordance with provincial guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Develop and oversee seed collection programs and the establishment of replacement planting stock&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\"><strong>Technical Reporting &amp; Approvals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the preparation and review of&nbsp;arborist reports&nbsp;supporting tree removal applications and regulatory approvals<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all deliverables meet applicable municipal and provincial requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\"><strong>Design Coordination<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborate with engineers, planners, and landscape architects to develop:Tree removal plans<\/li>\n<li>Tree protection strategies and drawings<\/li>\n<li>Restoration and compensatory planting plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\"><strong>Leadership &amp; Mentorship<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide&nbsp;technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight&nbsp;to junior arborists and interdisciplinary team members<\/li>\n<li>Support a collaborative, high-performing project environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Profile\/Skills<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum&nbsp;5+ years of experience&nbsp;as a consulting arborist, ideally in Ontario<\/li>\n<li>ISA Certified Arborist designation is required<\/li>\n<li>Butternut Health Assessor certification&nbsp;is required<\/li>\n<li>Proven success preparing and submitting&nbsp;tree removal plans&nbsp;for development or infrastructure projects<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience implementing the&nbsp;Butternut Health Assessment process&nbsp;in Southwestern Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with&nbsp;clients, regulators, and the public<\/li>\n<li>Ability to thrive in a&nbsp;fast-paced, high-stakes consulting environment<br \/><strong>Preferred Qualifications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Experience working on&nbsp;linear infrastructure projects&nbsp;(e.g., transit, transportation corridors, utilities)<\/li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to work&nbsp;on-site in the Hamilton project office&nbsp;as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">Salary Range &#8211; 85,000 &#8211; 110,000 CAD<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><!---text--> <\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0px\">SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra.com.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. 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