Jobs
All of the jobs are posted by members of the PNW-ISA and are meant to show what opportunities are available for Arborists in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for browsing our job offerings. Contact information for each job is posted. Please do not contact the PNW-ISA about the jobs but rather use the contact information in the job posting to contact employers.
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Apprentice Powerline Clearance Tree Trimmers
Date posted: June 13, 2013
Salary or Wage: Union Wages and Benefits
Date Job Position Begins:
This Apprenticeship Program is registered with the State of Washington Department of Laber, Apprentice Division.
Applications and application procedures can be found @ www.nwpowerlinetreetrimmer.org. 1st step apprentices wage are around $20.00 per hour, plus retirement & healthcare.
Advance standing maybe awarded for previous climbing and bucket experience. Contact Jenna Smith @ 360-816-7100 for more information. The PowerLine Clearance Tree Trimmer Apprenticeship Program is a equal opportunity program.
Assistant Director of State & Private Forestry
Date posted: June 4, 2013
Salary or Wage: Depends on Experience
Date Job Position Begins:
The Region 6 Regional Office is outreaching for our Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Program Manager Position, GS-0401-13. This position is located in State & Private Forestry and serves as the Urban and Community Forestry Specialist for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Regions for State & Private Forestry (S&PF).
Consulting Arborist
Date posted: May 13, 2013
Salary or Wage:
Date Job Position Begins: Monday May 13, 2013
Arbortech Consulting is a well-established consulting company serving the Greater Vancouver region from head office in Richmond BC, and serving the Fraser Valley region from its Abbotsford office. This firm works to the highest standards for quality of work within the urban forestry management, land development, construction, infrastructure, environmental, government, property management and legal realms of arboricultural consulting. Working in urban, rural and forest interface zones of British Columbia’s expanding urban footprint, there are opportunities for professionals such as a Forester or a Biologist to merge their expertise with Arboriculture. Arbortech is seeking suitably qualified staff who are eager to join their team, and who are looking to advance their consulting career within this growing and diversified company. Employee training and professional development programs are provided.
Arborist Foreman/Experienced Climber
Date posted: March 20, 2013
Salary or Wage: TFL offers excellent pay and benefit package
Date Job Position Begins: Wednesday, March 20th 2013
Trees For Life is looking for a motivated arborist who can direct a crew of 3-5 employees in the beautiful Puget Sound area.
Without exceptions applicants must be a Certified Arborist with at least 3-5 years experience along with thorough knowledge of tree care and safety standards and a high degree of professionalism that translates easily to crew and our loyal client base.
Consulting Arborist
Date posted: March 18, 2013
Salary or Wage: Competitive Compensation Package
Date Job Position Begins: Friday, March 15, 2013
Arbortech Consulting is a well-established consulting company serving the Greater Vancouver region from head office in Richmond BC, and serving the Fraser Valley region from its Abbotsford office. This firm works to the highest standards for quality of work within the urban forestry management, land development, construction, infrastructure, environmental, government, property management and legal realms of arboricultural consulting. Working in urban, rural and forest interface zones of British Columbia’s expanding urban footprint, there are opportunities for professionals such as a Forester or a Biologist to merge their expertise with Arboriculture. Arbortech is seeking suitably qualified staff who are eager to join their team, and who are looking to advance their consulting career within this growing and diversified company. Employee training and professional development programs are provided.
Consulting Arborist Technician
Date posted: March 18, 2013
Salary or Wage: Competitive Compensation Package
Date Job Position Begins: Friday, March 15, 2013
Arbortech Consulting is a well-established consulting company serving the Greater Vancouver region from head office in Richmond BC, and serving the Fraser Valley region from its Abbotsford office. This firm works to the highest standards for quality of work within the urban forestry management, land development, construction, infrastructure, environmental, government, property management and legal realms of arboricultural consulting. Working in urban, rural and forest interface zones of British Columbia’s expanding urban footprint, there are opportunities for professionals such as a Forester or a Biologist to merge their expertise with Arboriculture. Arbortech is seeking suitably qualified staff who are eager to join their team, and who are looking to advance their consulting career within this growing and diversified company. Employee training and professional development programs are provided.
Climber Needed
Date posted: March 7, 2013
Salary or Wage: Top wage, DOE
Date Job Position Begins: Friday March 8th, 2013
Looking to fill one, full time position for an experienced tree climber. Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years experience climbing and aerial lift truck experience, with a valid Class 5 airbrake drivers license. Must be proficient in pruning, spurless climbing, large tree removals, hedge trimming and stump grinding. ISA arborist certification an asset. Should be polite and comfortable dealing with clients. We are a small, but busy company with an aerial lift truck and excellent equipment. The successful candidate will be an important member of a small, tight group of people.
Benefits include: vacation/holiday pay; education/professional development allowance; PPE allowance.
For more information or to apply contact:
Name – Carl Loffmark
Email - [email protected]
Phone Number - (604) 831-2715
Urban Forestry & Environmental Programs Manager
Date posted: February 9, 2013
Salary or Wage: $85,078 - $106,348
Date Job Position Begins: May 1, 2013
Urban Forestry and Environmental Programs is responsible for approximately 3500 acres of natural area parks, large urban forests within the City of Surrey and the Surrey Nature Centre. There are over 65,000 street trees and over 18,000 shade trees in parks within the City. The City has planted on average more than 5,000 street trees and shade trees in parks each year over the last three years and seen more than 10,000 visitors each year to the Surrey Nature Centre. The Urban Forestry and Environmental Programs Manager will be responsible for directing the work of contractors, volunteers and staff who work within Urban Forestry & Environmental Programs.
The Urban Forestry and Environmental Program Manager will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of urban forestry & environmental programs and services. Responsibilities will include: establishing and maintaining effective relationships with other City departments and government agencies for the delivery of urban forestry and environmental programs; preparation and implementation of Corporate and departmental plans and strategies for service delivery; participation in the planning, design and development of parks, civic facilities and neighbourhoods relative to urban forestry; leading public consultation processes and acting as a departmental representative to community advisory committees and community associations; developing and managing the operating budget and capital budget; developing, recommending and implementing urban forestry and environmental policies, procedures and practices; preparation of reports to stakeholders and senior managem ent and hiring, evaluating, training, developing and coaching employees.
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in the philosophy and practice of community development and possess strong interpersonal skills, leadership and management abilities. Considerable experience in problem solving, negotiation, persuasion and collaboration, with demonstrated skills in facilitation and conflict resolution, will be essential for success in this role. You will bring a strong understanding of park operations and community partnerships and you will actively display good judgment, decision making, initiative and independence in resolving problems and conflicts as the Urban Forestry & Environmental Programs Manager.
Applicants will have completed post-secondary training in natural or biological sciences, arboriculture, forestry or other related academic programs associated with the practice of urban forestry. Considerable experience in park management or urban forestry management and certification as, or eligible for, certification from the International Society of Arboriculture as a Municipal Specialist.
Please apply on-line at: www.surreycareers.ca
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