Job Analyst in Edmonton

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. It is preferred this position is based out of Edmonton, AB.

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

At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.

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

• Post-secondary education with a degree or diploma in a relevant discipline;
• Registered or eligible to be registered with the AAFMP as an RPF;
• Minimum of 5 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.

Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.