FRA - Forest Analyst

  Job Title: Forest Analyst Location: Edmonton, AB. This is an Alberta-based position, in-office or hybrid within the Edmonton area. Company: Silvacom Ltd.   The Opportunity: We are seeking a Forest Analyst to support our forest planning and analysis initiatives across a range of forestry and environmental projects. You will work on mission critical work assisting our clients from multiple resource sectors such as forestry, government agencies, and other stakeholders. In this role, you will work with forest inventory data, spatial models, and planning tools to help inform practical, defensible decisions for land and resource management. Your work will contribute directly to forest management strategies, regulatory processes, and long-term sustainability outcomes. This role will have both office and field work components. Depending on your experience, this role blends hands-on technical work with project management responsibilities. You will collaborate with a team of forestry professionals, GIS specialists, and project managers to analyze scenarios, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver clear, actionable insights to clients.  This work spans a variety of projects across Canada’s forest sector.   What You’ll Do: Apply your problem-solving skills to a variety of forestry and environmental challenges  Support the development of forest management plans and regulatory submissions through technical analysis and documentation Apply problem solving skills to assess wildlife habitat, wildfire risk, and other landscape-level considerations  Contribute to projects related to biomass, carbon, and emerging forest-based opportunities  Participate in field data collection and quality control programs to support forest management projects Prepare clear, well-structured outputs that communicate key assumptions, risks, and trade-offs  Work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure analysis aligns with project objectives and operational realities  Support continuous improvement of modeling approaches, workflows, and documentation standards   What You Bring: Strong analytical capability with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and defensibility of results  Practical understanding of forest management planning and timber supply concepts Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear, usable insights  Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines across multiple projects  Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical audiences  Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment    Technical Skills & Experience: Proficiency in GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial data analysis  Experience with statistical or analytical tools (e.g., Python, R, or similar) is an asset  Familiarity with forest inventory data structures and planning frameworks in one or more Canadian jurisdictions  Drone pilot license basic or advanced is considered an asset Experience with forest management tools such as Remsoft, Woodstock, Patchworks, FVS, SLYM, MGM, etc. is considered an asset  Exposure to project planning or coordination is considered an asset   Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Agriculture, or a related field  Graduate degree is an asset, but not required Registered or eligible for registration as an RPF or RPFT in Alberta.     Working Conditions: Field work may involve travel to project sites across Alberta / Western Canada, including remote locations, for periods of up to 10 days at a time Fieldwork can involve working in variable weather, walking over uneven terrain, and carrying equipment Reasonable physical fitness is required for the field portions of the role A valid Class 5 driver's licence and a satisfactory driver's abstract are required A company vehicle will be provided for field travel Overnight stays in field or camp accommodations may be required during active field seasons   Why Work at Silvacom: Work on projects that directly support sustainable forest management and responsible land use  Be part of a team that values practical solutions, technical quality, and collaboration  Contribute to meaningful work across the forest sector, government, and environmental initiatives  Access opportunities for professional growth in forest modeling, planning, and applied analytics  Join a company with a long-standing reputation in forestry, GIS, and land management    Compensation: We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and a company-sponsored RRSP plan.