Forestry Solutions Specialist
Job Summary
- Develop and define UAV-enabled workflows for forestry applications including timber cruising forest inventory silviculture surveys and wildfire risk assessment.
- Identify operational challenges and align UAV solutions to meet customer and industry needs.
- Establish workflow standards inputs outputs success criteria and documentation requirements.
- Continuously refine workflows based on field validation customer feedback and operational results.
- Serve as a forestry subject matter expert during customer discussions solution design sessions and support activities.
- Help define solution approaches and expected outcomes based on customer requirements.
- Provide guidance on real-world applications best practices and operational considerations.
- Support customer communications presentations and technical consultations.
- Support sales teams by translating forestry challenges into solution-focused conversations.
- Participate in demonstrations tradeshows industry events and customer engagements.
- Contribute industry expertise to support market positioning and business development activities.
- Participate in field deployments and forestry operations to validate workflows in real-world conditions.
- Support mission planning and execution alongside operations teams.
- Evaluate workflow performance and identify gaps between expected and actual results.
- Ensure solutions are practical repeatable and aligned with operational constraints.
- Collaborate with GIS data and technical teams to ensure workflows align with data processing requirements and deliverables.
- Work with internal stakeholders to capture standardize and improve operational processes.
- Integrate customer field and operational feedback into workflow enhancements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase solution effectiveness and scalability.
- You have a strong understanding of forestry operations and can identify practical opportunities to apply UAV technology to solve real-world challenges.
- You enjoy breaking down complex customer needs and translating them into clear repeatable workflows with measurable outcomes.
- You are a trusted advisor who builds strong relationships with customers and aligns solutions with their operational goals.
- You thrive in the field and enjoy validating solutions in real operating environments identifying opportunities to improve performance and usability.
- You collaborate effectively across teams and use feedback from customers and field operations to continuously refine and improve workflows.
- You are naturally curious solution-oriented and motivated by helping customers achieve better outcomes through innovative technology.
- Postsecondary education in Forestry Natural Resource Management Environmental Science Geomatics/GIS or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of experience in the forestry sector (e.g. forest management silviculture timber harvesting wildfire management or forest inventory)
- Demonstrated ability to translate industry challenges into structured repeatable workflows and validate them against real-world field conditions
- Strong customer-facing or advisory experience with proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally across Sales Operations and GIS/Data teams
- Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate preferred.
- Familiarity with LiDAR or photogrammetry tools/software are considered assets
- Competitive salary: $80000 $115000 CAD
- Hybrid work environment (combination of in-office and remote work)
- Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the companys stock option plan providing longterm ownership and alignment with company growth.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits including a Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Matching RRSP program to support longterm financial planning.
- Generous timeoff program including vacation wellness days and the full week off between Christmas and New Years.
- Professional development support including assistance in obtaining or maintaining role-relevant certifications (e.g. Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate where applicable)
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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