Posted 24 days ago
Certified Arborist/Forester
@ Natural Resource Solutions Inc
Waterloo, Ontario
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Overview
Natural Resource Solutions Inc. is hiring a Certified Arborist/Forester based in Waterloo, Ontario, to run tree and forest inventories, health assessments and arboricultural reporting for development projects. The role mixes field surveys across southern Ontario with office work, at $29.00 to $32.00 per hour, 40 hours per week, with hybrid office attendance of two days per week.
Pay:
$29–$32 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and complete tree inventories in urban and rural settings
- Author arboricultural reports such as Tree Preservation Plans
- Review development plans and determine tree protection measures
- Work with developers, engineers, planners and agency staff
- Prepare proposals and manage project budgets
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture or Ecological Restoration
- ISA Certified Arborist or OPFA Registered Professional Forester (Full Member)
- 1 to 5 years of tree inventory and health assessment experience
- Proficient in identifying trees found in Ontario
- Ability to commute to Waterloo (2 days per week) and travel for field surveys
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Arborist (ISA) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Biology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
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| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Headquarters | Waterloo, ON |
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Job description
Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) is proud to provide high quality and cost-effective natural environment consulting solutions to our clients across Canada. We are a highly respected niche biological consulting firm with offices in Waterloo, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. Our team of skilled ecologists provide expertise in the identification and management of significant and sensitive natural species and their habitats.
Why Us?
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, annual profit sharing, a health and dental benefit program, RRSP contribution matching, Professional Development, field equipment allowance, and the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff. Work-from-home and other flexible scheduling arrangements can be made.
Your Contribution to NRSI
NRSI is looking for a qualified individual to join our team of experts in tree and forest inventories, health assessments, and related reporting. The successful applicant will be based out of our Waterloo, Ontario office and will be expected to regularly contribute to both field- and office-based tasks. Field surveys will be completed primarily in Ontario.
The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:
Your Education:
Application Closing Date: Nov 20, 2026.Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are found.
Application Requirements: A cover letter addressed to Tara Brenton is required with all applications.
Position Start Date: An agreed upon start date based on suitable applicant.
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Base Wage: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour commensurate on experience.
Estimated number of hours per week, including authorized travel: 40 hours.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
AI Disclosure: NRSI does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role.
Rental Eligibility: Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement (21+) as specified by our third-party vehicle rental providers in order to perform site-based duties.
NRSI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
NRSI is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in our recruitment process, employment, services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our HR Department at 519-807-0592.
Why Us?
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, annual profit sharing, a health and dental benefit program, RRSP contribution matching, Professional Development, field equipment allowance, and the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff. Work-from-home and other flexible scheduling arrangements can be made.
Your Contribution to NRSI
NRSI is looking for a qualified individual to join our team of experts in tree and forest inventories, health assessments, and related reporting. The successful applicant will be based out of our Waterloo, Ontario office and will be expected to regularly contribute to both field- and office-based tasks. Field surveys will be completed primarily in Ontario.
The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:
- Coordinating and completing tree inventories in urban and rural settings.
- Authoring arboricultural reports, such as Tree Preservation Plans.
- Reviewing and interpreting tree by-laws and policies.
- Reviewing development plans against collected tree data and determining suitable tree protection measures.
- Working on multidisciplinary teams with outside developers, engineers, planners, and agency staff, as well as internal ecological experts to develop ecologically responsible development applications.
- Completing a variety of ecological surveys in addition to tree-related work, and related reporting.
- Preparing proposals and managing project budgets.
Your Education:
- A diploma or degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture or Ecological Restoration. Similar educational experience will also be considered.
- Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture OR a Registered Professional Forester with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association (Full Member)
- A minimum of 1 – 5 years of experience completing tree and/or forest inventories & health assessments in rural and/or urban settings.
- Proficient in the identification of trees found in rural and urban Ontario.
- Experience (ideally 1+ years) participating in local field surveys and surveys throughout southern Ontario.
- Ability to reliably commute to the Waterloo office (2 days/week, as per our current hybrid workplace policy) and travel for tree inventory field surveys throughout southern Ontario.
- A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively independently.
- Certifications in Ecological Land Classification (ELC) and/or the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES).
- Secondary technical ecological skillsets regarding Ontario wildlife or vegetation.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing Arborist Reports and Tree Preservation Plans.
- Committed to continual improvement of technical abilities.
Application Closing Date: Nov 20, 2026.Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are found.
Application Requirements: A cover letter addressed to Tara Brenton is required with all applications.
Position Start Date: An agreed upon start date based on suitable applicant.
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Base Wage: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour commensurate on experience.
Estimated number of hours per week, including authorized travel: 40 hours.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
AI Disclosure: NRSI does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role.
Rental Eligibility: Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement (21+) as specified by our third-party vehicle rental providers in order to perform site-based duties.
NRSI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
NRSI is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in our recruitment process, employment, services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our HR Department at 519-807-0592.
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