environmental jobs in burlington

The Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) is the largest nonprofit consumer and environmental advocacy organization in Vermont. Founded in 1972, VPIRG’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of Vermont’s people, environment, and locally based economy by informing and mobilizing individuals and communities across the state. Our staff of organizers and advocates has won dozens of victories including landmark legislation regulating clean energy, toxic chemical reform, campaign finance, health care, genetically engineered food labeling, and many more. Each year, VPIRG runs a massive summer outreach campaign from our Burlington office, Monday through Thursday. As a canvasser, you’ll be biking or walking door to door, talking to Vermonters about current political issues, fundraising, and building our membership base – and every week, there are opportunities to camp and work out of one of Vermont’s scenic state parks! Canvassers earn $15/hr to start, with bonuses and...

Additional Locations:  na Primary Locations:  Ontario, Burlington, 6-4450 Corporate Drive, L7L 5R3  Requisition ID:  167004 Position Overview As a Crew Leader you will lead a team to various job sites throughout the week, ensuring the job is done right, on time and safely. You will be a subject matter expert providing guidance to the team and acting as a mentor for newer team members, assisting them in developing a better understanding of the Arboriculture profession. You will also work to provide an exceptional customer experience as the main point of contact for our clients.   Job Duties Safely and efficiently lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.  Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks. Responsible to supervise and assist in the proper maintenance, preparation and operation of all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws,...

Additional Locations:  na Primary Locations:  Ontario, Burlington, 6-4450 Corporate Drive, L7L 5R3  Requisition ID:  166895 Position Overview As a Plant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field. Job Duties Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications. Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers. Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology. Properly identify...

Additional Locations:  na Primary Locations:  Ontario, Burlington, 6-4450 Corporate Drive, L7L 5R3  Requisition ID:  166896 Position Overview As a Grounds Person you will be working to support the operations above; you will play an important part in both site set up and assistance to both climbers and trimmers. You will play a vital role in the safe execution of work for our crews and members of the public or clients. This role will provide newcomers to the tree industry with a better understanding of what we do at Davey and provide the right individuals with a career advancement opportunities and training. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking interested and motivated individuals to join our team. With positions available throughout Ontario and Canada as well as permanent, seasonal, co-op options, Davey has an opportunity for you in the location you desire! Job Duties Groundwork support for trimming operations....

Additional Locations:  na Primary Locations:  Ontario, Burlington, 6-4450 Corporate Drive, L7L 5R3  Requisition ID:  166894 Position Overview As a Climbing Arborist with Davey Tree; you will be in the field and up in the canopy most of your day with a hands-on approach to tree and vegetation management. You will deal directly with the public and will draw on your expert knowledge and experience to ensure the job is done right and on time. Job Duties Perform work in the canopy of the trees at various heights. Operate as an active crew member with support from the ground crew and crew leader. Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients. Including but not limited to: Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy. Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems. Removal of hazardous trees....