Sr. Forest Inventory Specialist

PRI Consultants

16d•Onsite

About The Position

PRI Engineering is seeking a Senior Forest Inventory Specialist to join their growing Forestry & Inventory team. This role requires deep technical expertise in aerial photo interpretation and forest inventory mapping, along with leadership experience to guide projects and mentor junior staff. The position offers an opportunity to take on a senior technical role, shape inventory programs, and work on meaningful projects with industry experts. The Senior Forest Inventory Specialist will contribute to and lead various forest inventory and resource assessment projects.

Requirements

Significant proven experience (typically 8+ years) in aerial photo interpretation and forest inventory mapping.
Certification or recognized training in forest inventory interpretation from BC or equivalent jurisdictions.
Extensive experience with timber cruising, growth & yield, and forest measurement programs.
Registration as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT/RFT equivalent).
A demonstrated track record leading projects, mentoring staff, and working with multidisciplinary teams.
A strong commitment to safety and field excellence.
Willingness to travel and work in remote forest environments during field seasons.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification in CMI and NFI programs would be considered an asset.
Experience contributing to proposals, client relationships, or business development an asset.
Relevant safety certifications (e.g., First Aid, ATV/UTV training) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead forest inventory mapping using aerial photography, stereo imagery, and remote sensing technologies.
Interpret forest and ecosystem attributes using advanced digital tools and methodologies.
Lead provincial forest inventories — VRI in British Columbia, AVI in Alberta, FRI in Ontario, or other jurisdictions — depending on certifications and experience.
Lead field crews collecting forest inventory data.
Measure and assess tree, stand, and ecosystem attributes.
Oversee projects involving: Change Monitoring Inventory (CMI) and other data collection protocols, for National Forest Inventories (NFI) or other provincial PSP/TSP programs; Forest carbon assessments; Growth & yield studies; Ecological site classification; Other natural resource inventory initiatives.
Lead inventory program design, sampling strategies, data analysis, and reporting.
Collaborate with GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis specialists.
Mentor junior and intermediate staff and contribute to technical excellence across projects.
Manage project schedules, budgets, and priorities, and support business development and client relationships.