The Diamond Head team consists of a range of professionals, technicians, support staff and field crews. We are conscientious and inclusive group that wishes to contribute to the livability of our communities. As a company that works to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment, we strive for environmental excellence in all of our decisions and processes.
We are committed to: providing a safe work environment for our workers and clients; integrating social and environmental considerations into all of our corporate activities; quality, with an emphasis on communication and project management.
We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and professional growth. Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@diamondheadconsulting.com or review the current postings below. We are always interested in hearing from talented people who would like to join the DHC team.
Current Postings
Arborist/Urban Forester
Diamond Head Consulting, an award-winning environmental consulting firm based in Vancouver, is seeking an Arborist/Urban Forester to join our team. The Arborist/Urban Forester would support the ongoing development, administration, and improvement of Diamond Head’s Arboriculture Department services, and support office and field staff working on a variety of biology and environmental planning projects.
We are currently working on Urban Forest Strategies, Community Wildfire Protection Plans, and development-related projects in Arboriculture. The Arborist/Urban Forester will play a key role in the successful completion of all these projects and initiatives.
Day-to-day tasks include:
Attend Site Supervisions for development-related projects
Writing reports and memos for clients based on supervision observations
Identifying and assessing onsite tree species, measuring and recording tree attributes (e.g., DBH, condition)
Downloading and utilizing maps using ArcGIS Field Maps deployed on iPads to locate trees
Responding to public inquiries in the field
Conforming to and documenting safe working practices
Candidates must have:
ISA Certification or working towards certification
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification or working towards certification
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
AutoCAD
ArcGIS
Microsoft Office Suite
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative team member, with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. The ability to independently problem-solve is essential
About Us
Who We Are
Diamond Head Consulting offers a dynamic and flexible work environment with the opportunity to liaise with like-minded, environmentally conscious professionals across our various departments. You can expect to be involved in engaging tasks and problem-solving for local governments and businesses across Canada. We have successfully completed award-winning projects for the City of Surrey, City of New Westminster and Metro Vancouver, and continue to provide outstanding work for hundreds of influential clients.
What We Offer
At Diamond Head, people and the planet are fundamental. For our employees, Diamond Head strives to offer competitive wages that allow our employees to live comfortably amongst rising costs of living in Metro Vancouver. We ensure that their work/life balance is prioritized and offer the opportunity to explore their professional development through an annual allowance, and a Health Spending Account to support their overall well-being. Employer RRSP contributions are offered annually after one year of service. All Consulting Staff are offered 2-weeks of paid vacation time, which increases to 3-weeks after one year of service. We believe the work we do can only be accomplished by supporting the exemplary individuals who bring their skill and determination to our company.
For our planet, we continually strive to live up to our environmental values by taking measures that improve our company’s work and office environmental sustainability. This includes working towards using cleaner energy and vehicles, greening our property, and supporting climate-friendly commuting options for our staff. Our Commercial Street office is conveniently located close to a Skytrain Station, with several options for food and culture within walking distance.
This is a Full-time position starting when we find the right candidate. The starting wage range is $25 to $45, depending on experience.
If you meet the above criteria, please submit your resume and cover letter together in ONE PDF file to:
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed applicants will be contacted.