Team Lead, GIS (Forestry)
Interfor
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Contract type: Full time
Team Lead, GIS (Forestry), Timmins, Ontario
Guide a team of GIS professionals in delivering high-quality spatial data and analytical services for our Ontario Woodlands and play a key role in supporting forest planning and operations.
What We Offer
About Interfor: Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world — and we’re growing fast. We’re passionate about building a better future — for our people, our communities, and the planet. At Interfor, you’ll find opportunities, innovation, and a team that’s invested in your success. #StartHereGoFar www.interfor.com
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Guide a team of GIS professionals in delivering high-quality spatial data and analytical services for our Ontario Woodlands and play a key role in supporting forest planning and operations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & Short-Term Incentive Plan Bonus
- Group Benefit Programs (Medical, Dental, Vision) & Employee Assistance Program
- Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
- RRSP & Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Matching Plans
- Supervise, mentor and coordinate a GIS team, managing daily tasks, priorities and staff development while promoting best practices across forestry and operations teams.
- Lead spatial modelling and GIS data management, ensuring data integrity, quality control and compliance with government technical standards.
- Integrate GPS, drone, and LiDAR data into planning workflows, support forest management plans and field operations through mapping, inventory, and custom GIS tools.
- Maintain and enhance GIS platforms, automate workflows, create training materials and drive innovation through new geospatial technologies.
- Degree or Diploma in GIS or Forestry
- 5 years of GIS experience in forestry or natural resource sector
- Knowledge of GIS and remote sensing, scripting (Python, Transact-SQL), relational databases (SQL Server), Spatial Forest Estate Models, drones, GPS and field data tools
- Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities; effective planner with solid communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills
About Interfor: Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world — and we’re growing fast. We’re passionate about building a better future — for our people, our communities, and the planet. At Interfor, you’ll find opportunities, innovation, and a team that’s invested in your success. #StartHereGoFar www.interfor.com
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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