Senior Manager, Forestry Program Management

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Senior Manager, Forestry Program ManagementLocationsEdmonton, AB T5J3G1, CAN
On-siteConsultingFull-Time
DescriptionInspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.
Make an impact with our Forestry Program Management Consulting Team as a Senior Manager. Our diverse team of professionals deliver program administration for a large forestry grant funding organization. As a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with the team in the delivery of forestry-related projects within the funding programs. Our team is based in Edmonton and works in our downtown office, this is an in-person, on-site position.
MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.
Responsibilities
Participate in program management related to forestry programs delivered by a large forestry funding organization
Support government, industry, academic, contractor, municipal and Indigenous stakeholders in the delivery of forestry program initiatives
Track and assess forestry related project activities including silviculture, habitat restoration operations, wildfire mitigation, forest management, forest health, etc.
Collaborate with the team to align project resources and activities to work plans;
ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget
Assess deliverables, metrics and expense claims to ensure eligible activities deliver the expected value
Conduct stakeholder support activities (project status updates;
monthly, annual and ad hoc reporting;
assist with budgeting/reconciling accounts and funding status updates)
Project management to prioritize work and resource accordingly
Occasional operational field reviews to assess the quality and quantity of field work being undertaken (may require use of 4x4 truck on unpaved roads in remote areas or use of a helicopter)
Utilize GIS software (QGIS) to plan and prepare work, as well as review deliverables and final project outcomes
Develop Requests for Proposals, facilitate proposal review panels, prepare written and numerical reports for the Organization’s Board
Communicate findings and make recommendations to leadership and the Organization’s Board by analyzing and synthesizing high-level information
Support the growth and evolution of the consulting practice with an emphasis on the forestry industry by developing junior staff, and pitching in where necessary
Skills and Experience
RPF or RPFT designation is strongly preferred, related natural resource experience will be considered
10-15 years of related forestry experience is preferred;
relevant work experience should include silviculture, operations, forest management, land use management, wildfire management, consultation, etc.
Business operations experience (ideally in consulting) is required
Demonstrated leadership of teams and programs is required
Strong computer literacy including effective use of Microsoft Suite and GIS (ESRI or QGIS to review, create, combine and attribute shapefiles)
Extremely high attention to detail and ability to accurately input data is imperative
Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills are required
Critical thinking, problem solving and ability to innovate are critical skills
Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment (be humble)
Ability and willingness to travel throughout rural Alberta to visit client locations including remote field sites (estimated 2-4 days a quarter)
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With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment, firm sponsored social events and more!
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