Senior Forest Analyst
PRI Engineering Consultants | Kelowna, BC, Vancouver, BC, Peterborough, ON & Halifax, NS| Full-time, permanent
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About the role
PRI Consultants is an Engineering, Environment, and Natural Resource Consulting Company. We are committed to delivering quality services to our valued clients. Our team of engineers, foresters, environmental scientists, geomatics professionals, and data analysts work together to provide clients with a synergistic offering of services unique to the industry. We are built on the foundation of our core values: commitment to our people, our relationships, our community, and our environment.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Forest Analyst to join our team, remotely or at one of our offices, on a permanent full-time basis. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and other languages.
As a senior member of the team, you will bring deep technical expertise and mentor junior and intermediate analysts, while contributing to the development of our analytical tools and workflows. .
What you'll do
Undertake and collaborate with team members on forest estate modelling and resource management planning projects using Forest Estate Models (Patchworks, Remsoft Spatial Planning Suite, STSM, SELES)
Conduct spatial analysis using ESRI/open-source products (PostgreSQL/POSTGIS)
Undertake data and statistical analysis (R, Python, Excel), growth and yield modelling (FPS, FVS, TASS, TIPSY, VDYP, GYPSY, MGM), and carbon modelling (GCBM, CBM)
Interpret and apply land use, forest inventory, and policy data
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on sustainable forest management, carbon analysis, and Indigenous-led stewardship and planning projects
Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations for clients, government agencies, and stakeholders
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of analytical tools and workflows
What you bring
Required
A degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field
8+ years of relevant experience in resource analysis or forest modelling, with demonstrated leadership experience
Proficiency in spatial analysis, modelling software, and data visualization tools
Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
Knowledge of forest management framework and legislation within BC and other jurisdictions
Preferred
Consulting industry experience
Deltek Vantagepoint experience
RPF designation, or eligibility for registration
Why PRI
Working for one of the fastest-growing firms in Canada and one of the most exciting engineering, environmental, and natural resource consulting firms in Canada
Paid annual vacation, personal days, and sick days
Flextime and overtime available
Comprehensive group benefits including extended health and dental coverage
Group RRSP/DPSP matching program
Internal mentorship program
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Reimbursement of applicable professional membership dues
PRI Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and stays true to its mission by ensuring it leads with its values. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our mission. PRI strives to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels inspired and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our team members. PRI thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.