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Location

Waterloo, ON | Canada

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Job description

Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) is proud to provide high quality and cost-effective natural environment consulting solutions to our clients across Canada.  We are a highly respected, proudly indigenous-owned, niche biological consulting firm with offices in Waterloo, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.  Our team of skilled ecologists provide expertise in the identification and management of significant and sensitive natural species and their habitats.

Why Us?
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment.  We offer a competitive hourly wage, annual profit sharing, a health and dental benefit program, RRSP contribution matching, Professional Development, field equipment allowance, and the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff.  Work-from-home and other flexible scheduling arrangements can be made.

Your Contribution to NRSI
NRSI is looking for a qualified individual to join our growing team that has expertise in tree and forest inventories, health assessments, and related reporting.  The successful applicant will be based out of our Waterloo, Ontario office and will be expected to regularly contribute to both field- and office-based tasks.  Field surveys will be completed primarily in Ontario.  The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:

• Completing tree inventories, and arboricultural reports.
• Working on multidisciplinary teams with outside engineers, planners, and hydrogeological experts, as well as internal ecological experts to develop ecologically responsible development applications.
• Completing a variety of ecological surveys in addition to tree-related work, and related reporting.
• Preparing proposals and managing and tracking project budgets.
• Communicating with clients and agencies.

Your Education:

• A degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences.  Similar educational experience will also be considered.
• Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture OR a Registered Professional Forester with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association (Full Member).

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in completing tree and forest inventories & health assessments in rural and/or urban settings.
• Proficient in the identification of trees found in rural and urban Ontario

Key Job Requirements:  

• Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture OR a Registered Professional Forester with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association (Full Member).
• A valid driver's license

Assets:

• Certifications in ELC and the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES).
• Secondary technical ecological skillsets regarding Ontario wildlife or vegetation.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing Arborist Reports and Tree Preservation Plans.
• Committed to continual improvement of technical abilities.

 

Application Closing Date: March 1, 2024.   Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are found.
Application Requirements: A cover letter addressed to Jack Richard and Jeremy Bannon is required with all applications.
Position Start Date: April 1, 2024.
Location: Waterloo, Ontario.
Salary: $23.00-$34.00 per hour commensurate on experience.
Estimated number of hours per week, including authorized travel: 40 hours.

  NRSI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

NRSI is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in our recruitment process, employment, services, programs, and activities.  To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our HR Department at 519-725-2227 ext. 224.

 

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Salary

$23 - $34 per hour