Software Developer/ Programmer

Job Opportunity: Software Developer/ Programmer

Employee type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Remote

Compensation:  $75,000 - $100,000/ Annually

Come Grow with Us! FORSITE is actively looking for a talented Software Developer/ Programmer to join our Development Team within the Inventory Group. This is a fully remote position, giving you the flexibility to work from home or any one of our ten offices across Canada. At Forsite, we do not just work together – we support, challenge, and grow together. We believe in flexibility, collaboration, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

WHO WE ARE

Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry, technology, analytics, strategic planning, resource and land management/ stewardship and professional forestry. We are a company that is committed to innovation and is constantly growing with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors.

We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental and social goals.  

We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. If you are looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and having fun while making a meaningful impact, you will fit right in.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operating within Forsite’s Inventory business unit, you will combine strong programming skills in C++ and Python with a passion for data analytics. You will work closely with our digital inventory team, other business units and internal developers to build, test and maintain internal applications, tools and automation scripts that support forest inventory and geospatial analysis and machine learning pipelines. You will also support ongoing R&D initiatives to improve the efficiency, accuracy and scalability of our digital inventory workflows.

In this role, you will:

• Write, test, debug and maintain software (code) and scripts in C++, Python and R to support forestry analytics and inventory processes
• Support and optimize machine learning workflows and automation pipelines used to predict forest attributes and classify land cover
• Work with geospatial data (e.g., LiDAR point clouds, satellite imagery, raster/vector formats) to build tools that automate processing, analysis and data integration (e.g., generating training samples, descriptors, outputs for validation)
• Contribute to research and development of new methods and internal tools
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to translate technical needs into reliable solutions 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you do not meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience and a great attitude, we encourage you to apply!

Must have:

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Geomatics, or a related field•
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a software development/programmer role
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS / ArcPro, QGIS, GlobalMapper, GDAL
  
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, well-documented code
  
• Proficient in Python and C++ (SQL would be a bonus!)

Strong preference:

• Experience working with a range of remote sensing data (imagery, radar, LiDAR, satellite) and photogrammetry
• Experience with using remote sensing for forestry or natural resource analysis / management
• Knowledge of/Experience with geospatial databases (e.g., PostGIS, SDE) or spatial APIs
• Experience working with version control (e.g., GitHUB) and modern development practices
• Experience with statistics, machine learning algorithms, classification and regression
• Experience with remote sensing software or Web based analytics platforms would be considered an asset (ENVI, ERDAS,PCI Geomatics, ESA SNAP, Google Earth Engine, Descartes Lab, Sentinel Hub)

WHO YOU ARE

• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and contributes to a positive team environment; reliable and accountable.
• A problem solver who thinks critically and proactively finds solutions; can initiate/lead new ideas and follow them through.
• A good decision maker who exercises sound judgment in dynamic situations.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal (and technical writing would be great)
• Quality-driven – pays attention to detail and takes pride in delivering high quality work.
• Someone who can work independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment.
• You are adaptable and resilient where you thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift; you are comfortable working on multiple projects at once and can adjust to changing demands.
• Professional, friendly, and respectful and committed to excellent service

WHAT WE PROVIDE

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides competitive wages, a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program.

At Forsite, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2+individuals, and veterans. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know – we are happy to support you.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please go to Forsite career page: https://forsite.ca/job-postings/

Deadline to apply: Open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Compensation$75,000 - $100,000/ Annually