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We are hiring a Junior Photo Interpreter to join our Forestry & Inventory team, based out of our various offices listed above.\nIn this role, you will interpret aerial imagery, satellite imagery, and LiDAR data to support forest inventory, vegetation resource inventory, and change monitoring projects for public and private sector clients across Canada. You will work closely with GIS specialists, forest analysts, and field crews to produce accurate, defensible mapping and classification products.\nThis is a junior role with room to grow. You will receive mentorship from senior analysts as you build your technical skills in photo interpretation and remote sensing.\nWhat you'll do\nInterpret aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and LiDAR data to delineate and classify forest stands, vegetation types, and land cover\nSupport forest inventory and Vegetation Resources Inventory (VRI) projects, including stand delineation and attribute classification\nContribute to Change Monitoring Inventory (CMI) projects, identifying and classifying landscape change over time\nConduct quality control checks on photo interpretation products to ensure accuracy and consistency\nUse GIS software, such as ArcGIS or QGIS, to compile, edit, and maintain spatial databases\nCollaborate with GIS specialists, forest analysts, and field crews to validate interpretation against ground-truth data\nAssist with data collection and field verification, including periodic summer fieldwork in remote areas\nPrepare clear, well-organized documentation of methods and results for internal and client use\nWhat you bring\nRequired\nDiploma or degree in Forestry, Geography, Natural Resource Management, Remote Sensing, GIS, or a related field\nExperience or coursework in stereo photo interpretation (ability to see in 3D and no colour blindness), remote sensing, or aerial image analysis\nProficiency with GIS software, such as ArcGIS or QGIS\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, consistent classification work\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nA valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project and field sites, including remote locations\nPreferred \nExperience with VRI (BC Vegetation Resources Inventory) FRI (Ontario Forest Resource Inventory) standards and procedures\nFamiliarity with LiDAR data and its application to forest inventory\nConsulting industry experience\nCandidates who demonstrate strong capability and a willingness to work extended field tasks in remote areas during the summer will be viewed favorably. Certification in CMI (Change Monitoring Inventory) would also be considered a strong asset.\nWhy PRI\nVaried work across forest inventory, change monitoring, and remote sensing projects for public and private sector clients across Canada\nA collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment working alongside GIS specialists, forest analysts, and field crews\nGenuine mentorship and a growth path toward intermediate and senior technical roles\nHands-on summer fieldwork opportunities alongside steady office-based analytical work\nExtended health and dental, RRSP matching, and professional dues paid\nPRI is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from Indigenous professionals. 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