Brian Lee
Coquitlam,BC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Development Specialist
City of Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and processed high-volume development permit applications to ensure compliance with tree protection bylaws and landscape guidelines.
- Conducted site assessments to verify the accuracy of arborist report information and evaluate tree retention feasibility, tree health, and potential construction impacts.
- Drafted and amended tree permits for tree removals required to facilitate development, ensuring compliance with the Tree Bylaw.
- Ensured accurate interpretation of landscape drawings, architectural drawings, arborist reports, and tree management plans, leading to the use of appropriate construction methods and materials to ensure safe tree retention.
- Provided training and guidance to new staff while managing a high workload, ensuring process consistency and thorough reviews of development permit applications.
- Responded to EM Pro enquiries with clear and accurate information, ensuring timely resolution of questions related to tree protection, landscape design, and development applications.
Consulting Arborist
Diamond Head Consulting
Vancouver, Canada
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised construction worksites and guided contractors to proceed work orders under municipal bylaws, tree management plans, and arborist reports.
- Produced arborist supervision memos to supplement arborist reports following site supervisions during construction.
- Spearheaded tree inventory and risk assessment projects for private contractors and municipalities such as City of Vancouver, Calgary, and Winnipeg.
- Conducted site assessments and collected data for tree inventories to draft development related arborist reports.
- Utilized ArcGIS to plot field data collected during site assessments and tree inventories, ensuring accurate and comprehensive deliverables tailored to clients' needs.
Tree Pruner I
City of Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Tracked hazard trees as an acting Arborist II, and supervised crew members as a crew lead when required.
- Performed various tree pruning and removal practices with efficient and appropriate judgment.
- Evaluated potential hazards for worksites, and ensured an optimal work environment for crew members by practicing clear communication and tailboard meetings.
- Maintained a safe work environment by setting out safety cones, warning signs, and traffic control barriers.
- Ensured operating equipment was cleaned and maintained for safety.
Arborist
Bartlett Tree Experts
Delta, Canada
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversaw crew members as a crew lead.
- Partnered closely with sales representatives and clients to guarantee customer satisfaction and excellent results with respect to city and company standards.
- Evaluated safety requirements for work sites, identifying all potential hazards, and ensuring an optimal work environment for crew members.
- Efficiently performed a wide range of tree maintenance work, such as climbing, pruning, thinning, and tree removal.
Junior Forester
Montane Forest Consultants Ltd
100 Mile House, Canada
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed silvicultural surveys and stocking-standard audits under the Provincial Forest Act and regulations.
- Managed accuracy in data collection with respect to the provincial and BCTS standards.
- Identified insect, pest, and disease threats, and performed regular data reports.
- Assisted in block layout data collection and reports for mapping.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry, Forest Resource Management
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2021
Skills
- Extensive expertise in arboriculture, including best management practices, tree species identification, disease assessment, and mitigation methods to guide effective tree management decisions
- Skilled in researching and drafting review comments and conditions, providing clear guidance and recommendations to applicants to ensure compliance with city regulations and policies
- Adept at managing multiple project objectives within defined timelines, ensuring efficient and thorough application reviews
- Experienced in conducting detailed landscape reviews for development applications, ensuring compliance with the Tree Bylaw and Landscape Design Guidelines, while balancing City priorities with development considerations
- Experienced in supervising and mentoring technical staff, maintaining consistency and quality in landscape and tree bylaw assessments
- Strong ability to communicate complex landscape and arboricultural concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders, applicants, and internal teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring successful project outcomes
Certification
- ISA Certified Arborist, 2022
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Certified, 2022
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification, 2022
- TCIA Tree Care Specialist Certification, 2021
Timeline
Landscape Development Specialist
City of Vancouver
10.2023 - Current
Consulting Arborist
Diamond Head Consulting
11.2022 - 10.2023
Tree Pruner I
City of Vancouver
12.2021 - 11.2022
Arborist
Bartlett Tree Experts
03.2021 - 11.2021
Junior Forester
Montane Forest Consultants Ltd
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forestry, Forest Resource Management
University of British Columbia
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