Consultant, Forestry Program Administration

Mnp Llp; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm as a Consultant in Forestry Program Administration, where your expertise will support impactful forestry projects. This role involves collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing program activities, and utilizing GIS software to enhance project outcomes. You’ll thrive in a culture that values innovation and teamwork while enjoying a range of customized rewards that promote work-life balance. If you're passionate about forestry and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Generous Base Pay

Vacation Time

4 Paid Personal Days

Group Pension Plan with 4% Matching

Bonus Programs

Flexible Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development Assistance

Firm Sponsored Social Events

Flexible Dress Code

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of forestry experience preferred, including silviculture and forest management.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in GIS software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in forestry program management and support various stakeholders.
• Track project activities and ensure timely completion within budget.

Skills

Forestry Experience

Project Management

GIS Software Proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Self-Motivated

Education

RPF or RPFT Designation

Tools

GIS (ESRI or QGIS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Consultant, Forestry Program Administration

Job Category: Consulting

Requisition Number: CONSU012821

Posted: March 4, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location

Edmonton, AB T5J3G1, CAN

Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Consulting – Forestry Program Administration team as a Consultant. This diverse team of professionals delivers program administration for a large forestry funding organization. As a trusted advisor, you’ll support the team in the delivery and review of forestry related projects within the funding programs.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program management related to forestry programs delivered by a large forestry funding organization.
• Support government, industry, academic, contractor, municipal, and Indigenous stakeholders in the delivery of forestry program initiatives.
• Track and assess forestry related project activities including silviculture, habitat restoration operations, wildfire mitigation, forest management, forest health, etc.
• Collaborate with the team to align project resources and activities to work plans; ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Conduct stakeholder support activities (project status updates; monthly, annual and ad hoc reporting; assist with budgeting/reconciling accounts and funding status updates).
• Occasional operational field reviews to assess the quality and quantity of field work being undertaken.
• Utilize GIS software to plan and prepare work, as well as review deliverables and final project outcomes.
• Develop Requests for Proposals, facilitate proposal review panels, prepare reports for the organization’s Board.
• Communicate findings and help make recommendations to senior managers and the organization’s Board.
• Support the growth and evolution of the consulting practice with an emphasis on the forestry industry.

Skills and Experience

• RPF or RPFT designation is preferred.
• 2-5 years of forestry experience is preferred; relevant work experience could include silviculture, operations, forest management, land use management, wildfire management, etc.
• Consulting experience and business operations experience preferred.
• Strong computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and GIS (ESRI or QGIS).
• Extremely high attention to detail and ability to accurately input data is imperative.
• Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to innovate.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout rural Alberta to visit client locations including remote field sites.

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!