Arborist

Are you an experienced environmental professional looking to lead meaningful projects that protect ecosystems, support responsible development, and help clients navigate complex environmental regulations? We are currently seeking an Arborist to join our Ecology Division to work out of our Kitchener or Burlington office.

MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that has been shaping Ontario since 1985 with offices in Kitchener, Burlington, Toronto, London, Kingston, Ottawa, Barrie and Stratford.?Our services include civil and structural engineering, building and environmental science, and land surveying.??

As a?100% employee-owned company, our growth?is driven by our commitment to client satisfaction and shared accountability.?We?collaborate with clients to enhance the communities where our friends, families, and?neighbours?live and work.?

Responsibilities

* Conduct tree inventories, tree condition assessments, and hazard tree evaluations.
* Identify tree species and assess tree health, structure, and potential risks.
* Prepare Arborist Reports, Tree Preservation Plans, and Tree Conservation Plans in accordance with municipal and provincial requirements.
* Complete Tree Protection and Preservation Plans for development and infrastructure projects.
* Conduct compensation and replacement tree calculations.
* Provide recommendations regarding tree retention, removals, pruning, and mitigation measures.
* Support applications under municipal tree by-laws and provincial regulations.
* Participate in Environmental Impact Studies (EIS), Natural Heritage Assessments, and due diligence investigations.
* Liaise with clients, municipal staff, contractors, and project stakeholders.
* Assist with proposal preparation, budgeting, and business development activities.
* Maintain field notes, data collection records, and technical documentation.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures during field work.
* Provide scoping input to arborist-related proposals.
* Combination of office, remote, and field-based work with occasional early morning, evening, or overnight travel as required. This role will also require seasonal travel throughout Ontario.
* Other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

* Diploma or degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Urban Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline.
* Certification as an ISA Certified Arborist.
* Strong capability in Ontario tree identification.
* Experience conducting tree inventories and preparing technical reports.
* Minimum 3 years of arboricultural experience, preferably within a consulting environment.
* Strong knowledge of Ontario tree by-laws, municipal standards, and industry best practices.
* Proficiency with GIS, GPS equipment, and/or CAD-based tree inventory software.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Competency in reading and reviewing CAD and engineering drawings.
* Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
* Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Preferred

* ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
* Experience supporting Environmental Impact Studies and ecological assessments.
* Working knowledge of Ontario's Planning Act, Conservation Authorities Act, and Species Conservation Act.
* Experience in other flora and fauna identification.
* Experience in restoration and planting design.

What we offer

* You?ll contribute to impactful projects that help shape and protect communities and natural environments across Kitchener-Waterloo, London, the GTA, and beyond. Our Ecology team supports responsible growth through environmental assessments, habitat evaluations, and practical solutions that balance development with environmental stewardship.
* Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines, scientists, and surveyors to broaden your skill set.
* 100% Employee-Owned firm with opportunities for you to purchase shares
* Competitive compens