Forest Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - Forsite Consultants Ltd

Forsite Consultants Ltd
Forsite Consultants Ltd
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Edmonton, Canada

1 month ago

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Come Grow with Us Forsite is actively looking for a
Forest Analyst with a detailed understanding of forestry practices and the ability to use analytical tools to support forest management decisions.

This position can be remote or ideally based out of our
Edmonton, AB** office.


WHO WE ARE
With 10 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management and professional forestry. Forsite is COR safety certified in Alberta and is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment


WHAT YOU WILL DO


Operating within Forsite's Alberta business unit and various project teams, you will combine forestry business knowledge and data analysis to provide focused, innovative and meaningful solutions to our clients.

This includes translating client questions into analyses that leverage available datasets, and then presenting results in practical terms that support informed decision making.


Potential project types would include forest carbon analysis/planning, timber supply analysis, management plans / scenario explorations, biomass / fibre supply strategies, economic assessments, old growth analysis, tenure transfers/sizing, timberland valuations, etc.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Postsecondary education with a degree or diploma in a relevant discipline;
  • Registered or eligible to be registered with the AAFMP as an RPF an asset;
  • Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience (ideally forestry analytics);
  • Proficient in forest estate modeling, GIS, statistics, databases, programming (e.g. Python), data manipulation;
  • Exposure to forest carbon accounting and modeling;
  • Exceptional problem solving and analytical abilities;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
  • Detailed understanding of forest management practices in Alberta is preferred.

WHO YOU ARE
You are an analytical self-starter who is inquisitive and resourceful. You ask "why questions" to get definitive answers and have excellent communication skills. Detail-oriented, you catch errors or mistakes before they develop into serious problems. You have the drive to deal with situations quickly and efficiently and set goals.

You are keen to show up each day to work with our clients to solve whatever problems they need answers to, while working as part of a collaborative team of specialists.

You are the rare analyst that can bridge the worlds of "technology" and "forestry".


WHAT WE PROVIDE


In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides work/life flexibility, competitive wages a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.

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