GeoSearch is actively looking for a Biometrician/Data Analyst with experience and demonstrated aptitude in forest inventory and growth & yield modeling and statistics. This position is remotely based out of British Columbia, Canada.

The Biometrician will work with our client's senior planners and analysts to help deliver forestry projects that involve biological statistics and data manipulation (sampling programs/protocols, predictions using regressions or machine learning, accuracy assessments, etc.). You will use GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro), data manipulation and automation tools (Arcpy, pandas, Tableau), growth and yield tools (VDYP/TISPY/GYPSY/MIST), and statistics programs (R, SAS, Python) along with your forestry knowledge to provide focused, innovative and meaningful solutions to our clients.

Depending on the experience of the successful candidate, the potential types of projects the role will be involved in may include yield curve development, growth and yield sampling programs, carbon sampling/estimation programs, design of data collection and processing protocols, creation of innovative, data-driven forest inventories, and more.

Requirements:

· A safety conscious attitude

· Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field

· Masters or Ph.D. in Forestry with a focus on biometrics, growth and yield modeling and statistics

· Minimum 3 years of related experience in the forest sector

· Demonstrated experience with provincial inventory systems (e.g. AVI, VRI, SFVI, etc.)

· Proven ability in R, SAS, Python, ArcGIS/ArcPro, TASS/TIPSY, VDYP, MGM, and GYPSY, data analysis and data management, and MS Office suite of tools

· Background in growth and yield in western Canada an asset

What we're looking for:

You are an analytical self-starter who is inquisitive and resourceful. You ask “why questions” to get a definitive answer and have excellent communication skills. Detail-oriented, you give tasks your undivided attention and catch errors or mistakes before they develop into serious problems. You have the drive to deal with situations quickly and efficiently and set goals. You are keen to show up each day with your learning cap on, ready to solve whatever problem you are given as part of a collaborative team. Finally, you are the rare analyst unicorn that can bridge the worlds of “statistics” and “forestry”.

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, we provide flexibility, competitive wages, a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.