EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CONSULTING ARBORIST LGL Limited – King City, ON
About LGL Limited
Founded in 1971, LGL Limited is an employee-owned environmental research and consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. LGL’s client base spans industry, government, Indigenous groups, public corporations, academia, and non‑governmental organizations. Our body of work, including peer-reviewed scientific publications, demonstrates our scientific competence in the field and office, our ability to evaluate the environmental impacts of human activities, advance scientific knowledge, and satisfy or exceed the requirements of our clients and regulators.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in arboriculture, horticulture, biology, or environmental science, with field experience, including tree identification skills. The position requires working outdoors throughout the year in sometimes arduous terrain. Office work will require familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, and Teams. The candidate will have one to two years of arborist experience, although training will be provided for new graduates from arborist or similar programs. This is an 8-month contract position with opportunity for renewal or transition to salaried employment.
What You Will Do
- Tree inventories, including species, dbh, location and condition.
- Database development and maintenance.
- Analysis such as: determining tree protection zones; retention, injury, and removal; tree compensation/replacement ratios and costs.
- Interpretation of tree protection by-laws.
- Preparation of Arborist Reports and Tree Protection Plans.
What You Will Bring
- Valid driver’s license.
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- ISA Certification or eligibility for certification.
Enthusiasm to work outdoors, year-round, in varied terrain. - Ability to work in a team setting.
- Familiarity with mapping-grade GPS units.
- Winter and cultivar tree identification.
- Health and safety training considered an asset.
What We Will Provide
- A competitive salary.
- Career growth through mentorship, structured and informal professional development, and peer relationships.
- A safe and respectful workplace.
Application Information
If this dynamic opportunity within a successful, well-respected, and growing organization sounds like a great fit for you, please apply with your resume and cover letter to:
Lisa Catcher, Senior Botanist and ISA Certified Arborist
LGL Limited
22 Fisher Street, P.O. Box 280, King City, ON
L7B 1A6
Please include the position of Consulting Arborist in the email subject line.
This posting will remain open until filled and a review of resumes will start immediately so do not delay in applying. We look forward to connecting with you!
If you require accommodation in the recruitment process or have questions, please let us know by contacting us.
