Intermediate Forest Analyst
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in forest landscape analysis and modelling
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
PRI Consultants | Kelowna, BC, Vancouver, BC, Peterborough, ON & Halifax, Nova Scotia | Full-time, permanent
The Future of Consulting Starts Here.
About The Role
PRI Consultants is an independent, Canadian-owned multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm of roughly 150 professionals across eleven offices in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. We are hiring an Intermediate Forest Analyst to join our Forestry & Inventory team, based out of one of our offices.
This is a varied role that combines office-based analysis, landscape modelling, and reporting, with potential for periodic fieldwork, including data collection for forest inventories and ecosystem mapping. You will support the delivery of strategic plans including forest management plans, forest inventories, carbon assessments, Ecosystem Goods and Services evaluations, biodiversity appraisals, and habitat management baselines and projections for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients across Canada.
You will work alongside senior foresters, ecologists, GIS specialists, and project managers on a broad range of forestry, land management, and cumulative impact and environmental assessment projects. You will report to the Practice Lead, Forestry & Inventory and grow into more senior technical roles as you build your experience.
What You'll Do
What you bring
The Future of Consulting Starts Here.
About The Role
PRI Consultants is an independent, Canadian-owned multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm of roughly 150 professionals across eleven offices in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. We are hiring an Intermediate Forest Analyst to join our Forestry & Inventory team, based out of one of our offices.
This is a varied role that combines office-based analysis, landscape modelling, and reporting, with potential for periodic fieldwork, including data collection for forest inventories and ecosystem mapping. You will support the delivery of strategic plans including forest management plans, forest inventories, carbon assessments, Ecosystem Goods and Services evaluations, biodiversity appraisals, and habitat management baselines and projections for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients across Canada.
You will work alongside senior foresters, ecologists, GIS specialists, and project managers on a broad range of forestry, land management, and cumulative impact and environmental assessment projects. You will report to the Practice Lead, Forestry & Inventory and grow into more senior technical roles as you build your experience.
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
- Support senior staff in preparing bids, proposals, and project deliverables to agreed timescales and budgets
- Maintain accurate project records, field notes, and document management in line with company QA procedures
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of analytical tools and workflows
What you bring
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in forest landscape analysis and modelling
- Proficiency in spatial analysis, modelling software, and data visualization tools
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to produce professional technical reports
- Knowledge of forest management frameworks and legislation within BC and other jurisdictions
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork, including to remote locations
- Right to work in Canada without requiring visa sponsorship
- Consulting industry experience
- RPF designation, or eligibility for registration
- Varied work across forest management planning, carbon assessment, and environmental impact analysis for public and private sector clients across Canada
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment working alongside foresters, ecologists, GIS specialists, and project managers
- Genuine mentorship and a growth path toward senior technical and RPF-eligible roles
- Exposure to Indigenous-led stewardship and planning projects alongside traditional forest management work
- Extended health and dental, RRSP matching, and professional dues paid
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct forest estate and resource management modelling, spatial and statistical analysis, and carbon assessments using specialized forestry software and data tools. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop plans and technical deliverables, support proposals and project management, maintain project records, and mentor junior analysts.
Requirements
Requires a degree or equivalent qualification in forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, or a related discipline, plus at least three years of relevant forest landscape analysis and modelling experience. Candidates need proficiency in spatial analysis, modelling and data visualization, strong communication and reporting skills, knowledge of forest management frameworks and legislation, a full driving licence, willingness to travel, and authorization to work in Canada without visa sponsorship.
Skills
- Forest Estate Modelling
- Resource Management Planning
- Spatial Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Growth And Yield Modelling
- Carbon Modelling
- Forest Inventory Analysis
- Landscape Modelling
- Data Visualization
- Technical Report Writing
- Project Management
- Forest Management Policy
- GIS
- R
- Python
- PostgreSQL/PostGIS
Benefits
- Extended Health
- Dental
- RRSP Matching
- Professional Dues Paid
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Science & Research
- Data & Analytics
- Consulting
- Engineering
Keywords
- Forest Estate Models
- Patchworks
- Remsoft Spatial Planning Suite
- STSM
- SELES
- ESRI
- PostgreSQL
- PostGIS
- R
- Python
- Excel
- FPS
- FVS
- TASS
- TIPSY
- VDYP
- GYPSY
- MGM
- GCBM
- CBM
- Forest Management Plans
- Forest Inventories
- Carbon Assessments
- Ecosystem Goods And Services
- Biodiversity Appraisals
- Habitat Management
- Indigenous-Led Stewardship
- Cumulative Impact Assessment
- Environmental Assessment
- RPF Designation