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Forestry Solutions Specialist

Candrone


Job Location:

Burnaby - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 115000
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Candrone
Join us at Candrone North Americas largest and fastest-growing robotics consultancy specializing in UAV solutions for Enterprise drone sales consulting rentals and training. As part of our dynamic team youll primarily focus on contributing to Candrones innovative projects and initiatives shaping the future of UAV technology and services.

We value unique perspectives ideas and creativity that support a diverse inclusive respectful collaborative and fun work environment. We care about fostering an environment where personal and professional growth is just as important as business growth.

Additional information on our expertise projects and culture can be found at The Role
The Forestry Solutions Specialist is responsible for defining how UAV technology can be applied within the forestry industry. This role works closely with customers field teams and internal stakeholders to translate forestry challenges such as timber cruising forest inventory silviculture surveys and wildfire risk assessment into practical and repeatable operational workflows.

Success in this role requires a strong understanding of forestry operations and the ability to connect industry needs with UAV-enabled solutions. The Forestry Solutions Specialist ensures workflows are aligned with real-world operating conditions validated in the field and continuously refined to deliver reliable outcomes for customers.

Key Responsibilities
Industry Workflow Development
  • Develop and define UAV-enabled workflows for forestry applications including timber cruising forest inventory silviculture surveys and wildfire risk assessment.
  • Identify operational challenges and align UAV solutions to meet customer and industry needs.
  • Establish workflow standards inputs outputs success criteria and documentation requirements.
  • Continuously refine workflows based on field validation customer feedback and operational results.

Technical Advisory & Customer Engagement
  • Serve as a forestry subject matter expert during customer discussions solution design sessions and support activities.
  • Help define solution approaches and expected outcomes based on customer requirements.
  • Provide guidance on real-world applications best practices and operational considerations.
  • Support customer communications presentations and technical consultations.

Sales & Market Support
  • Support sales teams by translating forestry challenges into solution-focused conversations.
  • Participate in demonstrations tradeshows industry events and customer engagements.
  • Contribute industry expertise to support market positioning and business development activities.

Field Operations & Solution Validation
  • Participate in field deployments and forestry operations to validate workflows in real-world conditions.
  • Support mission planning and execution alongside operations teams.
  • Evaluate workflow performance and identify gaps between expected and actual results.
  • Ensure solutions are practical repeatable and aligned with operational constraints.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Collaborate with GIS data and technical teams to ensure workflows align with data processing requirements and deliverables.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to capture standardize and improve operational processes.
  • Integrate customer field and operational feedback into workflow enhancements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase solution effectiveness and scalability.

Who are you really
  • You have a strong understanding of forestry operations and can identify practical opportunities to apply UAV technology to solve real-world challenges.
  • You enjoy breaking down complex customer needs and translating them into clear repeatable workflows with measurable outcomes.
  • You are a trusted advisor who builds strong relationships with customers and aligns solutions with their operational goals.
  • You thrive in the field and enjoy validating solutions in real operating environments identifying opportunities to improve performance and usability.
  • You collaborate effectively across teams and use feedback from customers and field operations to continuously refine and improve workflows.
  • You are naturally curious solution-oriented and motivated by helping customers achieve better outcomes through innovative technology.

Qualifications
  • Postsecondary education in Forestry Natural Resource Management Environmental Science Geomatics/GIS or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5 years of experience in the forestry sector (e.g. forest management silviculture timber harvesting wildfire management or forest inventory)
  • Demonstrated ability to translate industry challenges into structured repeatable workflows and validate them against real-world field conditions
  • Strong customer-facing or advisory experience with proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally across Sales Operations and GIS/Data teams
  • Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate preferred.
  • Familiarity with LiDAR or photogrammetry tools/software are considered assets

Compensation package
  • Competitive salary: $80000 $115000 CAD
  • Hybrid work environment (combination of in-office and remote work)
  • Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the companys stock option plan providing longterm ownership and alignment with company growth.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits including a Health Spending Account (HSA).
  • Matching RRSP program to support longterm financial planning.
  • Generous timeoff program including vacation wellness days and the full week off between Christmas and New Years.
  • Professional development support including assistance in obtaining or maintaining role-relevant certifications (e.g. Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate where applicable)

Why Join Us
At Candrone youll join a collaborative and innovative team shaping the future of UAV solutions. With decades of combined expertise a rapidly growing footprint and a culture centered on continuous improvement this is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that impacts customers across North America.

Youll gain exposure to operational financial and customerfacing processes work closely with crossfunctional teams and develop skills that support future career growth in operations administration or data systems.

As part of our hiring process all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.

Required Experience:

IC


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