At FPInnovations, we don't just offer jobs, we offer career opportunities that will allow you to significantly contribute to the Canadian forest industry. We rely on the outstanding expertise of over 330 employees to support our member companies and the industry.
You can look forward to:
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An organization focused on agility and innovation
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Working with dedicated and passionate people
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Support in achieving your professional goals
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Hybrid telework policy
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Monday to Friday work week with flexible scheduling options
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Access to a full selection of extended benefits and vacation eligibility from day one
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Flexible retirement investment plan with employer and employee contributions (Up to 7% from the employer)
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14.5 paid statutory vacation days
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Salary top-up for parental leaves
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Technologist who can help FPInnovations support the industry's digital transformation offensive (Offensive de transformation numérique (OTN)) torwards more effective use of digital data generated by harvesting machines (multipurpose harvesters and processors) and help solve fiber supply challenges.
Do you…
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Understand heavy equipment mechanics?
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Have a knack for connecting with and gaining peoples’ trust quickly?
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Want to calibrate equipment using on-board computers and conduct quality assurance in the field?
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Like to gather and track data to verify and optimize equipment specs?
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support forestry contractors in the application of a calibration protocol for harvesters & processors and the adjustment and implementation of standardization and data communication solutions offered by FPI
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Conduct maintenance checks and quality assurance audit of contractors’ equipment (the harvesting head)
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Validate calibrations by sampling and tracking cut log measurement data
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Understand the issues faced by harvesting operations and contribute collaboratively to technical solutions that bring clear, impactful benefits to members
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Be a trusted collaborator in safety matters; adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
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DEC or Bachelor’s degree in mechanics, forestry technology, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field
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Valid driver’s permit and availability to travel and conduct field work across Canada
SKILLS
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Team player, curious and focused on improving the forest industry.
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Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
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Great at solving problems, debugging, troubleshooting, designing and implementing solutions to complex technical and quality control issues
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Ablity to build relationships and gain trust with diverse groups
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Computer savvy
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Knowledge of the operation of harvesting systems commonly used in Eastern Canada an asset
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Ability to take ownership of new data analysis tools in complex settings
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Resilience and adaptability to changing priorities
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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Ability to work on several concurrent projects autonomously, good organizational skills and a strong sense of initiative
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Positive attitude and openness to learn
FPInnovations is committed to the principle of equal access to employment.
