Urban Forestry Field Technician

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Principales fonctions

Reporting to the Urban Forest Health Services Manager, the Urban Forestry Field Technician is responsible for assisting in the collection and management of urban forest inventory data and safely operating and maintaining equipment. This position plays an integral role in the implementation and execution of urban forest studies in the Niagara Region. This position is responsible for ensuring that data is collected efficiently, accurately, safely, and effectively in the field. 

The following tasks will be performed: 

• Conduct and assist urban forest field observations, data collection and recording, as well as tree and invasive species identification at a variety of sites across the Niagara Region
• Carry out field data collection on trees (species, DBH, condition, etc.), ground cover, and invasive species
• Communicate with private and public landowners - provide project information and articulate basic forestry knowledge
• Accurately record field and project data using a tablet and paper data forms
• Field data entry as required
• Maintain survey equipment in good working order (GPS units, diameter tapes, etc.)
• Participate in regular safety meetings to discuss potential hazards and follow all health and safety protocols to ensure work is completed safely 

 

Compétences techniques

Requis

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, or Arboriculture
• Minimum 2 years' experience in urban forestry/arboriculture
• Field experience related to forest health and/or arboriculture including the collection of individual tree, stand, and site attributes
• Strong tree identification skills, particularly flora and fauna found in southern Ontario
• Strong understanding of common forest insects and diseases of southern Ontario as well as invasive pest threats
• Experience writing and editing technical reports and/or project proposals
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Proficiency with i-Tree software suite and direct knowledge of survey protocols
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Un atout

• Master's degree in Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, or Arboriculture
• Experience supervising small teams
• Experience conducting forest/tree health assessments
• Proficiency with ESRI/ArcGIS
• Fluency in written and spoken French

Qualités personnelles

Requis

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; active listening skills
• Project management skills and time management; ability to assess priorities among multiple projects, adapt to emerging issues and adjust workplan accordingly
• Critical thinking skills; ability to propose new and innovative solutions to problems and inefficiencies
• Ability to independently problem-solve
• Accountable and reliable
• High-level of attention to detail
• Professional and tactful demeanor
• Positive attitude
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

Un atout

• ISA Certified Arborist
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
• First-Aid certification
• Registered Professional Forester

Critères généraux

Requis

• Ability to exert moderate physical effort (walking through challenging forested terrain while carrying equipment up to 20 lbs)
• Must be comfortable working independently and driving in urban and rural environments
• Regular travel to/from field sites within Niagara Region (90%); remote/home office (10%)

Un atout

• Valid G-class driver's license with a safe driving record
• Access to a reliable vehicle for field work (mileage reimbursed)

Organisation

Lallemand est une société canadienne privée fondée à la fin du XIXe siècle, qui développe, produit et commercialise des micro-organismes pour divers marchés. Les bureaux administratifs de la société mère sont situés à Montréal, au Canada. Aujourd'hui, Lallemand emploie plus de 5 000 personnes travaillant dans plus de 45 pays sur 5 continents.

Levures, bactéries, champignons : les micro-organismes ont toujours vécu en harmonie avec les plantes depuis leur origine et sont aujourd'hui reconnus pour leurs multiples bénéfices agronomiques. En tant que spécialiste mondial des micro-organismes, Lallemand Plant Care sélectionne avec soin des souches à usage agricole, pour améliorer la nutrition, la santé et la productivité des plantes.

Lallemand Plant Care est une unité d'affaires en plein développement et offre de nombreuses possibilités d'évolution de carrière et de développement professionnel à une échelle locale et internationale. Rejoindre l'équipe de Lallemand Plant Care, c'est collaborer avec des personnes qui travaillent avec passion pour développer des solutions durables, efficaces et propres pour les professionnels de l'agriculture, de l'horticulture, des espaces verts et du secteur forestier. Nous recrutons régulièrement de nouveaux talents à travers le monde pour soutenir notre croissance et nos efforts commerciaux, logistiques, marketing, de production et de recherche et développement.

Veuillez prendre note que des mesures d'adaptation seront prises à toutes les étapes du processus d'embauche. Les candidats doivent faire connaître leurs besoins à l'avance.