Senior Forest Analyst

PRI Engineering Consultants | Kelowna, BC, Vancouver, BC, Peterborough, ON & Halifax, NS | Full-time, permanentThe Future of Consulting Starts Here.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 dataCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams on sustainable forest management, carbon analysis, and Indigenous-led stewardship and planning projectsPrepare high-quality technical reports and presentations for clients, government agencies, and stakeholdersMentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of analytical tools and workflowsRequired
A degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field8+ years of relevant experience in resource analysis or forest modelling, with demonstrated leadership experienceProficiency in spatial analysis, modelling software, and data visualization toolsStrong problem-solving, communication, and project management skillsKnowledge of forest management framework and legislation within BC and other jurisdictionsPreferred
Consulting industry experienceDeltek Vantagepoint experienceRPF designation, or eligibility for registrationWhy 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 CanadaPaid annual vacation, personal days, and sick daysFlextime and overtime availableComprehensive group benefits including extended health and dental coverageGroup RRSP/DPSP matching programInternal mentorship programOpportunities for professional growth and developmentReimbursement of applicable professional membership duesPRI 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.
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