Arborist Rail & Transit Project

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group an international consulting and engineering group a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. 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.

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We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Arborist to join our team in support of a major linear infrastructure project in Ontario.

As an Arborist you will lead and oversee all arboricultural components of the project including large-scaletree inventoriesButternut Health Assessmentsseed 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a prominent public transit initiative as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

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.

Field Program Leadership

• Design plan and leadtree inventory field studiesacross the full project corridor
• Lead and implement Butternut Health Assessments in accordance with provincial guidelines
• Develop and oversee seed collection programs and the establishment of replacement planting stock

Technical Reporting & Approvals

• Lead the preparation and review ofarborist reportssupporting tree removal applications and regulatory approvals
• Ensure all deliverables meet applicable municipal and provincial requirements

Design Coordination

• Collaborate with engineers planners and landscape architects to develop:Tree removal plans
• Tree protection strategies and drawings
• Restoration and compensatory planting plans

Leadership & Mentorship

• Providetechnical guidance mentorship and oversightto junior arborists and interdisciplinary team members
• Support a collaborative high-performing project environment

• Minimum5 years of experienceas a consulting arborist ideally in Ontario
• ISA Certified Arborist designation is required
• Butternut Health Assessor certificationis required
• Proven success preparing and submittingtree removal plansfor development or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience implementing theButternut Health Assessment processin Southwestern Ontario
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively withclients regulators and the public
• Ability to thrive in afast-paced high-stakes consulting environment
  Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working onlinear infrastructure projects(e.g. transit transportation corridors utilities)
• Ability and willingness to workon-site in the Hamilton project officeas required

Salary RangeCAD

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.

Note: In this description the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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