Job description
GreenCanopy Solutions is seeking a results-driven Forestry Project Manager to lead sustainable forest management initiatives in the Pacific Northwest. The ideal candidate blends field expertise with data-driven planning, collaborates with government agencies, landowners, and Indigenous partners, and delivers measurable ecological and economic outcomes.
In this role you will balance operational fieldwork with strategic program development, ensuring compliance with local and national forestry standards, and driving continuous improvement in restoration and stewardship programs.
Responsibility
- Lead field surveys and data collection for silviculture, harvesting planning, and habitat assessment.
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to meet objectives.
- Conduct GIS and remote sensing analyses to inform silvicultural prescriptions and land-management decisions.
- Coordinate with landowners, government agencies, Indigenous communities, and contractors to ensure compliance and alignment with goals.
- Oversee health and safety programs for field crews and ensure environmental compliance across all activities.
- Provide mentorship and performance feedback to team members; recruit and supervise subcontractors as needed.
- Prepare progress reports, grant reporting, and communicate outcomes to leadership and external partners.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field; master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of forestry field experience with demonstrated project management or supervisory roles.
- Proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS), GPS data collection, and basic data analysis.
- Strong knowledge of silviculture, timber harvesting systems, forest health, and ecosystem restoration.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in the field and travel regionally up to 40%.
- Valid driver's license and a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.