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Consultant, Forestry Program AdministrationJob Category: ConsultingRequisition Number: CONSU012821Posted: March 4, 2025Employment Type: Full-TimeLocationEdmonton, AB T5J3G1, CANDescriptionInspirational, 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, youll 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.ResponsibilitiesParticipate 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 organizations Board.Communicate findings and help make recommendations to senior managers and the organizations Board.Support the growth and evolution of the consulting practice with an emphasis on the forestry industry.Skills and ExperienceRPF 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@MNPWith 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@MNPWe 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr