Arboriculture Development Technician
About the role
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future.
SCOPE:
The Planning and Development Department is seeking a hardworking and self-motivated Arboriculture Development Technician to add to their team. You will be responsible for office and technical field work related to the administration of Surrey's Tree Protection By-law. This includes specialized technical work related to landscape architecture and arboriculture.
You will demonstrate knowledge of OCPs, NCPs and understand the development application process for single-family, multi-family, commercial and industrial projects. You will also demonstrate knowledge of BCLNA Landscape Standards, ISA best management practices, tree risk assessments and landscape construction methods.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review arborist reports and tree cutting permit applications.
- Review landscape plans and landscape cost estimates
- Calculate fees and securities required for tree cutting permits and landscape plans.
- Make recommendations and decisions regarding landscape related risk and design.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Perform other job-related duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University Degree in either landscape architecture, forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or a related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of three years related experience.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Valid BC Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of arboriculture and hazard tree assessments.
- Thorough knowledge of bylaws, legislations, OCPs, and NCPs related to the work.
- Thorough knowledge of the development application process for single-family, multi-family, commercial and industrial projects.
- Thorough knowledge of BCLNA Landscape Standards, ISA best management practices, tree risk assessments and landscape construction methods
- Ability to read and interpret surveys, plans, drawings and reports related to the work.
- Possesses excellent working knowledge of related computer programs including but not limited to MS Word, MS Outlook, AMANDA, and ArcView (Cosmo).
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
About City of Surrey
We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.
Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play.
Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/COSTerms
Arboriculture Development Technician
About the role
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future.
SCOPE:
The Planning and Development Department is seeking a hardworking and self-motivated Arboriculture Development Technician to add to their team. You will be responsible for office and technical field work related to the administration of Surrey's Tree Protection By-law. This includes specialized technical work related to landscape architecture and arboriculture.
You will demonstrate knowledge of OCPs, NCPs and understand the development application process for single-family, multi-family, commercial and industrial projects. You will also demonstrate knowledge of BCLNA Landscape Standards, ISA best management practices, tree risk assessments and landscape construction methods.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review arborist reports and tree cutting permit applications.
- Review landscape plans and landscape cost estimates
- Calculate fees and securities required for tree cutting permits and landscape plans.
- Make recommendations and decisions regarding landscape related risk and design.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Perform other job-related duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University Degree in either landscape architecture, forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or a related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of three years related experience.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Valid BC Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of arboriculture and hazard tree assessments.
- Thorough knowledge of bylaws, legislations, OCPs, and NCPs related to the work.
- Thorough knowledge of the development application process for single-family, multi-family, commercial and industrial projects.
- Thorough knowledge of BCLNA Landscape Standards, ISA best management practices, tree risk assessments and landscape construction methods
- Ability to read and interpret surveys, plans, drawings and reports related to the work.
- Possesses excellent working knowledge of related computer programs including but not limited to MS Word, MS Outlook, AMANDA, and ArcView (Cosmo).
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
About City of Surrey
We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.
Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play.
Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/COSTerms