4723 52 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 3R6, Canada

Job Description Like a challenge? We're a team-oriented, results-focused, strengths-based company who invest in our business, people, and our community. We get to tackle meaningful and exciting work to support our amazing resource sector by providing professional services to private and public sector organizations. We use design, innovation and creativity to help our clients solve real-world problems. Silvacom is an award-winning company and one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers and Alberta’s Top Employers. At Silvacom, Corporate Social Responsibility is a part of our company fabric. We are socially accountable, to ourselves, our stakeholders, and the public.

We like to work-hard, play-hard, and enjoy fantastic company events like:

Video Game Night

Family Picnic

Awards Night

Public Skating

K-100 Relay Race

Halloween Party

Chili Cook Off

Christmas Gift Exchange

We also offer:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company-sponsored RRSP plan

Fresh snacks and Starbucks coffee

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 m odeling approaches, workflows, and documentation standards

What You Bring:

Strong analytical capability wit h 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 c onsidered 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 pro jects 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-s tanding reputation in forestry, GIS, and land management

Compensation:

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive advantages package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and a company-sponsored RRSP plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

4723 52 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 3R6, Canada

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📌 Forest Analyst (Winnipeg)
🏢 Silvacom
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