Job Description

Arboriculture Inspector

Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $42.61/hr

DISTRICT OF SAANICH
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PARKS

ARBORICULTURE INSPECTOR
Temporary Full-Time Position (Approximately 2 years)
Do you have a passion for protecting the urban forest while helping the district to address the housing shortage? The Parks Division is seeking an experienced Arboriculture Inspector to conduct field and office work pertaining to trees on private and public property. The Arboriculture Inspector ensures proposed development activities and tree removal permit requests meet the requirements of the Tree Protection Bylaw (Bylaw) by reviewing applications, issuing permits and enforcing the Bylaw. The ideal candidate will have in-depth expertise regarding trees, and how to mitigate impacts to trees during construction activities. This position will benefit from an applicant’s proven communication skills to uphold the spirit and intent of the Urban Forestry Strategy while ensuring proposed outcomes are safe and feasible.

Qualified candidates will have a two-year diploma in arboriculture or horticulture from a recognized college or university and three years of progressive experience in Urban Forestry and/or administration of a Tree Bylaw; certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture as a Certified Arborist; I.S.A. Certified Tree Risk Assessor Qualification and possession of a valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s Licence. The successful candidate will also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and competency using a GIS system. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday, between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (40 hours a week).

This is a C.U.P.E. 2011 position with a wage of $42.61 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on May 22, 2025, quoting competition 25126. In addition to the interview process, testing will be conducted. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence [email protected] .

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Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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