Do you like a challenge? Are you passionate about solving natural resource management problems? Does working as part of and leading a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced work environment sound appealing? Then join our team as a Forest Carbon Specialist! Silvacom™ provides consulting and software solutions to improve land management. We use design, innovation, and creativity to help our clients solve real-world problems. We are currently seeking highly motivated, results-oriented individuals to add to our team.
The Role
The selected individual will be presented with exciting growth opportunities by playing a critical role in providing solutions to Canada’s complex environmental challenges. You will work on mission critical work assisting our clients from multiple resource sectors such as forestry, oil, gas, and utility, as well as government agencies and other stakeholders in the realm of forest carbon resources. Duties may include forest carbon analysis, project management, gathering business requirements of customers, supporting strategic business development, field validation and various other analytical tasks with an environmental and resource focus.
The duties of the position will require you to be in a technical or leadership role managing projects depending upon your specific experience. Project types may include:
- Forest carbon inventory design & analysis
- Carbon offset feasibility assessment
- Life cycle inventory & assessments
Required Skills and Experience:
- Initiative and creativity when approaching challenges
- A determined focus on meeting the needs of internal and external customers
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills Function as a team player with a desire to be part of a world-class team solving real-world problems
- Self-motivated and able to work independently without constant supervision
- Desire to take an active interest in the company
- Desire to be challenged and pushed professionally
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines
- 5+ years’ experience working in the natural resources sector
- 2+ years’ experience related to forest carbon analysis, carbon offset standards and/or protocols
- Demonstrated experience working with CBM-CFS3 and spatial optimization tools (e.g. Remsoft’s Woodstock and Spatial Planning Systems’ Patchworks)
- Strong background in statistical analysis would be considered an asset
Academic Qualifications:
- An undergraduate degree in forestry, agriculture, environmental science, ecology, environmental planning or related field
- A graduate degree in forestry, agriculture, environmental science, ecology, environmental planning or related would be considered an asset, but not mandatory
- Eligible to become a Registered Professional (e.g. EP, RPF, P.Bio)
Location:
Work location: Flexible
Head Office: Edmonton, Alberta
Compensation:
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with abilities, a medical/vision/dental package, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a company sponsored RRSP plan, remote working options, as well as no end to challenging opportunities!
APPLICANTS: Please visit www.silvacom.com/careers to submit your resume with cover letter in MS Word or PDF file format. Also, please indicate where you saw our ad listing. If applying, please view our privacy policy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
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