The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
Requirements include: a two-year diploma in arboriculture or horticulture from a recognized university or college; a course in Bylaw compliance, enforcement, and investigative skills by a recognized accredited institution; two years of progressive experience in Urban Forestry and/or administration of a Tree Protection Bylaw; two years of experience reviewing a variety of development proposals and various plans; certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as a Certified Arborist; ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), and a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence. Experience using development review or design software such as AutoCAD, and/or Bluebeam is an asset. The successful candidate will have strong computer skills and working knowledge of standardized corporate software packages; excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes; and knowledge and experience using development techniques that mitigate tree impacts. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered.
The successful candidate will work Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. (40 hours a week) with a possibility of a modified work schedule (flex days). Candidates must have sufficient health, physical conditioning, strength, stamina, and coordination to perform work.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $44.46 per hour (2024 rate) and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply via our careers page by 11:45 p.m. on December 9, 2024 quoting competition 24326. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted.
