- An organization in the midst of a transformation that focuses on agility and innovation
- Working with dedicated and passionate people
- Support in achieving your professional goals
- Hybrid telework policy
- Monday to Friday work week with flexible scheduling options
- Access to a full selection of extended benefits and vacation eligibility from day one
- Flexible retirement investment plan with employer and employee contributions (Up to 7% from the employer)
- 14.5 paid statutory vacation days
- Salary top-up for parental leaves
- Digital transformation of the supply chain (focus with on-board computer data) and the transfer of technology and knowledge to our industry partners
- Supporting forestry contractors in the application of a calibration protocol for harvesters & processors
- Support forestry contractors in the adjustment and implementation of standardization and data communication solutions offered by FPI
- Project management and work with different internal teams and our external partners (demonstrate collaboration)
- Understand the issues faced by timber harvesting teams and propose impact solutions that bring clear benefits to members
- Participate in the development of project proposals and their effective delivery (FPI project life cycle)
- Contribute to the growth of innovation to improve forestry practices
- Rigorously validate these innovations to facilitate their implementation in Canada's major forest ecosystems (demonstrate integrity)
- Write detailed reports and present them to clients in a summary format that clearly displays the impact of the work and the gains delivered to clients (client orientation)
- University degree in forest operations or forest management (Master's degree an asset)
- 3-5 years experience in forestry (harvesting/forest planning)
- Member of a professional order (e.g. OIFQ)
- Good knowledge of industrial harvesting challenges and management processes in forest operations in the public forest in Quebec and in general in Eastern Canada
- Advanced knowledge of the operation of harvesting systems commonly used in Eastern Canada
- Strong ability to propose innovative solutions to the fiber supply challenges of processing facilities (creative)
- Ability to adapt to changing industry priorities (agile)
- Ability to take ownership of new data analysis tools in complex settings (demonstrate curiosity)
- Fluency in English and in French (written and spoken) and ability to synthesize the impact of the results of their work for various audiences (university, contractor, client, etc.)
- Availability for travel in the bush across Canada and have a valid driver permit.
Senior Researcher - Pointe-Claire, Canada - FPInnovations
Description
At FPInnovations, we don't just offer jobs, we offer career opportunities that will allow you to significantly contribute to the Canadian forest industry. We rely on the outstanding expertise of over 330 employees to support our member companies and the industry.
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DESCRIPTION
FPInnovations' objective is to educate and support the forest industry in a shift towards digital transformation. The candidate will play a key role within the Forestry team to develop and deliver impactful solutions by working closely with our industry members, government partners, and academic collaborators across Canada. The project consists of raising industry awareness of the potential of digital transformation by supporting forestry contractors with training on the calibration and standardization of harvesting head data, conducting data extraction solution tests, and working on data warehouse structure and various visualization solutions. The candidate will work as part of a team of 12 researchers and technicians under the direction of the Manager - Forestry East.
FPInnovations is committed to providing support in the transition to a more efficient use of digital data generated by harvesting machines (multipurpose harvester and processor). This involves support in working methods to ensure data quality, extraction and transfer, as well as remote analysis to generate relevant information for contractors and forestry companies.
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FPInnovations respects equal opportunities in employment.