Researcher - Forest Operations - Digitalization - Quebec City, Canada - FPInnovations

FPInnovations

Verified Company

Quebec City, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

DESCRIPTION

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:
Digital transformation of the supply chain (focus with onboard computer data) and the transfer of technology and knowledge to our industry partners
Support forestry contractors in the adjustment and implementation of standardization and data communication solutions offered by FPI
Secondary Responsibilities:
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)

QUALIFICATIONS*- University degree in forest operations or forest management (Master's degree an asset)

35 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

SKILLS*- 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 (approximately 4050% of the time) and have a valid driver permit.

FPInnovations respects equal opportunities in employment.