Wildfire Data Analyst

at  Forsite Consultants Ltd

LOCATION: KAMLOOPS/SALMON ARM, BC

Come Grow with Us! FORSITE is actively looking for a Wildfire Data Analyst to be based out of Salmon Arm or Kamloops, BC.

WHO WE ARE

With 10 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management and professional forestry. Forsite is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.
At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides work/life flexibility, competitive wages, a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.
Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual for the position available with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Wildfire Data Analyst is responsible for creating, analyzing and interpreting complex datasets related to fire weather, fuels and fire spread to support decision-making processes for wildfire management, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. This role involves working with large-scale environmental data, applying statistical and machine-learning methods, and collaborating with stakeholders to provide actionable insights on wildfire behavior, risk, and impacts.

The role will involve the manipulation and use of a wide range of datasets (imagery, lidar, GIS, etc.) to create datasets that support prediction of wildfire fuel attributes and wildfire spread. The creation of predictive models/frameworks is also key to this role. More generally, the role will include:

• Gather and manage data from various sources, including satellite imagery, meteorological data, geographic information systems (GIS), and field reports.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability by implementing quality control procedures.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and correlations related to wildfire occurrences, spread, and impacts.
• Develop and apply models to predict fuel attributes and/or wildfire behavior and assess potential risks.
• Assess factors influencing wildfires, such as weather patterns, vegetation, and human activities.
• Prepare and present detailed reports, visualizations, and dashboards to communicate findings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including fire ecologists, meteorologists, GIS specialists, and foresters.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and training sessions to enhance wildfire management strategies.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows to automate data collection, cleaning, and analysis processes.
• Stay updated on advancements in data analytics, machine learning, and wildfire research to integrate innovative methods into analysis tasks.