Environmental Technician - Arboriculture

Job description

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Technician – Arboriculture who will oversee the planning and coordinating of arboricultural work related to the New Westminster Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw, new tree planting projects and implementation of other related City policies, plans, bylaws and initiatives! Using the City’s tree planting standards and specifications, you will support City urban forestry engagement initiatives to promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the value and benefits of the urban forest in the City and provide input on the creation of development-related policies, procedures, and regulations from an arboriculture perspective. Yo...