Programmer Analyst

Reference # JG-18072

Acadian Timber is a leading supplier of primary forest products in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States with approximately 2.4 million acres of land under sustainable management in New Brunswick and Maine. As one of the largest timberland operators in New Brunswick and Maine, Acadian has a strong track record of success and adheres to the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for a Programmer Analyst to join their team in Edmundston, NB in a full-time role. Plaster Rock, NB and remote working from the Fredericton, NB area would also be considered.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing their systems to aid foresters and other staff in carrying out their day-to-day work. An ability to work collaboratively to develop practical solutions is essential in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing and maintaining mobile applications that feed the FIS
• Interfacing with systems users and a Managed Service Provider to ensure computer systems are effective
• Advancing Geographic Information System (GIS) processes
• Providing interfaces to forest management tools and models on GIS and business systems and generating reports
• Working with Global Positioning System (GPS) data and attaching it to forestry data
• Overseeing GIS updates
• Identifying and implementing new and innovative ways for collecting data to reduce workloads, minimize redundant data entry, and decrease data processing errors
• Maintaining currency on technology and applications to assist staff functions while considering practicalities of the business
• Collaborating with forestry and business staff to improve and manage the Forest Information System (FIS) that supports sustainable forestry operations and business functions
• Supporting contractors which may include hardware installation
• Contributing to business development opportunities as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. Computer Science) or equivalent; or minimum of three years related experience and training
• Proficient working with Python, SQL , Visual Basic ,ASPX, JavaScript, Java, jquery, HTML, XML
• A desire to provide solutions to a wide range of users from field staff to senior management
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts
• Ability to effectively respond to requests or inquiries from internal/external customers or regulatory agencies
• Knowledge or ability to become proficient with the hardware, operating systems, SQL databases, software and programming languages used by the company
• A working knowledge of data collection and transfer from mobile devices
• A high level of flexibility in work schedules to accommodate the range of staff serviced and their various work schedules
• Ability to work in the field with forestry staff
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills

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For more information contact Jamie Grant, Partner, or Brooke Ireland, Senior Consultant, at bireland@kbrs.ca.

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