Timber Appraisal Data Analyst

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Canada Resurgence Developments Ltd. is hiring a **Timber Appraisal Data Analyst.** We are a forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products

Location: Hybrid/Remote in **Terrace, BC.**

**Permanent full-time**

**What You’ll Do**: As the Timber Appraisal Data Analyst, you are an integral member of our financial process, responsible for acquiring, processing and performing statistical analysis, translating complex data into strategies that support the Company to make better business decisions. You will analyze road and cutting permits, timber sale data, associated stumpage appraisal data, timber harvest data, and appraisal methodology ensuring the company delivers timely and accurate analysis, information, forecasts, submissions, and systems support in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

**Who You Are**:You come with some experience in a similar role, combined with educational background in either Forestry, Business, Mathematics or Data Science with a focus on Data Analysis and Statistics. You have strong skills in analysis, data interpretation, database management and scripting languages. You’re proficient in a variety of statistical and reporting tools, including SPSS, SQL, Python, SAP Business Objects Infoview, and Power BI. You’re a critical thinker, a problem-solver, and an individual that’s eager to learn. Forestry experience is an asset to have, but new graduates from Data Analysis programs are welcome to apply

**Work Environment**: We are proud to offer a flexible work environment. This position is based in Terrace and will be a balance of work from home and in office based on the needs of the position.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Analyze and report on the Company’s cutting permit (CP) stumpage adjustments impact;
- Provide CP stumpage projections;
- Perform financial analysis on harvest, log sales or log purchase options;
- Perform financial impact analysis of Market Pricing System timber pricing options;
- Track Post Harvest Appraisal Reconciliation Model (PHARM) status and Liability;
- Lead maintenance of Appraisal Data System and appraisal reporting systems;
- Provide support to our team members on Appraisal Data System;
- Maintain cutting permit and road permit stumpage calculation spreadsheets;
- Provide quarterly forecasts and final stumpage rate, average timber value, indicated rates and development cost reports for the operations;
- Provide stumpage fee data, financial impact analysis, and advice for timber pricing, log sales/purchases, and harvest options;
- Complete a parallel data collection, verification, and impact analysis of the timber sale data

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Working Language: English.**

**Education and Experience**
- Degree in Business, Mathematics, Data Science or Forestry with an emphasis on Data Analysis and Statistics; or
- Experience in the Forest Industry is an asset but not necessarily a requirement.

**Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies**
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate significant amounts of complex information with attention to detail and accuracy;
- Strong data analysis and interpretation capabilities, comfortable with interpreting statistics and completing regression analysis with statistical packages (SAS, GRETL, SPSS);
- Working knowledge of databases (Oracle, SQL Server), scripting languages (SQL, R, PowerQuery M, Python)
- Competent in searching the internet for information; and
- A critical thinker, problem solver, energetic, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

**YOUR CAREER**

**Work Hours: 35 hours per week**

**Remuneration: $6,000 per month**

**Other benefits: 2 weeks of paid vacation days pursuant to BC Employment Standard Acts**

**Salary**: $72,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Terrace, BC V8G 1C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Terrace, BC V8G 1C3

Application deadline: 2023-08-18