System Arborist

Liberty

11d•$35 - $53

About The Position

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.PurposeLiberty is dedicated to ensuring the safety and beauty of our service territory through effective vegetation management. We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable System Arborist to join our team and help us achieve our goals. Hourly Rate: $35.42-$53.13 DOE

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Vegetation Management, Natural Resources Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in utility arboriculture
Required certification: ISA Certified Arborist or Registered Professional Forester

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: ISA Utility Specialist, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate Vegetation Management (VM) work for all capital projects.
Coordinate inspections, permitting, procurement, and work implementation that would be necessary for the removal or maintenance of vegetation for construction of new lines or rebuilding existing lines.
Identify VM work needed to facilitate construction and maintain clearances upon construction completion.
Read engineering designs to understand the impact of new construction/framing on surrounding vegetation as it relates to compliance and avoidance of vegetation impact on infrastructure
Communicate with project managers, engineers, and operations during planning, pre-construction, and construction activities to support capital projects.
Understand utility design standards and be able to offer solutions to vegetation/construction conflicts that arise during the design and project implementation phase.
Write VM scopes of work for capital construction projects that align with Liberty VM and Industry Standards and Regulations
Participate in RFP, and contractor selection as needed as VM representative
Communicate VM standards, specifications, regulations, to project planning group and construction crews
Provide estimates to perform VM work needed for projects
Lead VM work bidding and contractor selection process for capex projects
Participate in business case development for capex planned projects to represent VM department and work cost estimates
Identify opportunities to improve Liberty’s VM capital maintenance strategy and incorporate IVM practices into capital construction projects to improve vegetation conditions around Liberty infrastructure.
Assist in emergency response (storms/fires) efforts.
Develop, implement, and monitor area business plan including scheduling, resource planning for capital projects.
Assist with the development of budget and resource allocation planning for capital projects and emergency response.
Coordinate work and resources with North and South System Arborists and System Forester.