Senior Consultant, Forestry Program Administration

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Consultant, Forestry Program Administration role at T4G Kick.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 Forestry Program Management Consulting Team as a Senior Consultant. Our diverse team of professionals deliver program administration for a large forestry grant funding organization. As a trusted advisor, you’ll collaborate with the team in the delivery of forestry-related projects within the funding programs. Our team is based in Edmonton and works in our downtown office.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 organizationSupport government, industry, academic, contractor, municipal and Indigenous stakeholders in the delivery of forestry program initiativesTrack 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; ensuring projects are completed on time and on budgetAssess deliverables, metrics and expense claims to ensure eligible activities deliver the expected valueConduct stakeholder support activities (project status updates; monthly, annual and ad hoc reporting; assist with budgeting/reconciling accounts and funding status updates)Project management to prioritize work and resource accordinglyOccasional operational field reviews to assess the quality and quantity of field work being undertaken (may require use of 4x4 truck on unpaved roads in remote areas or use of a helicopter)Utilize GIS software (QGIS) to plan and prepare work, as well as review deliverables and final project outcomesDevelop Requests for Proposals, facilitate proposal review panels, prepare written and numerical reports for the Organization’s BoardCommunicate findings and help make recommendations to senior managers and the Organization’s Board by analyzing and synthesizing high-level informationSupport the growth and evolution of the consulting practice with an emphasis on the forestry industry by developing junior staff, and pitching in where necessarySkills And ExperienceRPF or RPFT designation is preferred5-7 years of forestry experience is preferred; relevant work experience should include silviculture, operations, forest management, land use management, wildfire management, Consultation etc.Consulting experience and business operations experience preferredStrong computer literacy including effective use of Microsoft Suite and GIS (ESRI or QGIS to review, create, combine and attribute shapefiles)Extremely high attention to detail and ability to accurately input data is imperativeExcellent time management, project management and organizational skillsCritical thinking, problem solving and ability to innovate are critical skillsSelf-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment (be humble)Ability and willingness to travel throughout rural Alberta to visit client locations including remote field sites (estimated 2-4 days a month)DiversityWe 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 applyMyRewardsWith 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 moreOther detailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Consulting, Information Technology, and SalesIndustries: Advertising ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at T4G Kick by 2x. Get notified about new Senior Program Consultant jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr