:
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.
Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.
Context:
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-scale tree inventories, Butternut Health Assessments, 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.
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.
Missions/Main Duties:
Field Program Leadership
-
Design, plan, and lead tree inventory field studies across 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 of arborist reports supporting 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
-
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior arborists and interdisciplinary team members
-
Support a collaborative, high-performing project environment
Profile/Skills:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a consulting arborist, ideally in Ontario
-
ISA Certified Arborist designation is required
-
Butternut Health Assessor certification is required
-
Proven success preparing and submitting tree removal plans for development or infrastructure projects
-
Demonstrated experience implementing the Butternut Health Assessment process in Southwestern Ontario
-
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and the public
-
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes consulting environment
Preferred Qualifications -
Experience working on linear infrastructure projects (e.g., transit, transportation corridors, utilities)
-
Ability and willingness to work on-site in the Hamilton project office as required
Salary Range - 85,000 - 110,000 CAD
:
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.
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.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact
[email protected].
