Resource Analyst, Reporting, Appraisals and Valuations - Forestry

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, and they are seeking a Resource Analyst to join their Resource Analysis Team. The role involves analyzing and preparing resource information to support internal and external clients, focusing on appraisal and valuation programs, property management, and decision support information. Responsibilities Participates with team members to provide value-added analysis and information for stewardship, operations, planning, investment analysis, client valuation, and disposition transactions Services data needs of teams located across North America Work in an enterprise GIS system using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Apps and ArcGIS Pro Provides quality assurance before outputs are delivered, documents workflows, and contributes to process improvements Prepare and deliver accurate property management and decision support information including third party property appraisals, acquisitions, dispositions, ad-hoc requests, and other information on a timely basis Prepares and delivers spatial and non-spatial analyses to meet SFI certification objectives and advance MIMTA’s stewardship commitment Continuously improves business procedures and deliver training and support to ensure the effective deployment and use of resource information and business systems Special projects as requested or needed Skills A four-year degree in forestry, agriculture, geography or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar position Experience with GIS software packages like ESRI ArcGIS platform, SQL (structured query language) Server or other RDBMS Strong GIS and analytical skills; capabilities in natural resource information / GIS management with a strong preference for forestry operations experience Ability to manage projects and provide collaborative quality assurance to other team members' work output Ability to handle multiple, diverse support requests with professionalism and a solid customer support mentality Teammate with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and work collaboratively Excellent problem-solving skills and strong verbal and written communication skills Remote sensing and programming (e.g. python or R) experience is a plus Knowledge in multiple aspects of timber investment including appraisals, acquisitions, dispositions, and crop management operations is highly desirable Benefits Health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits Employee/family assistance plans Various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) Financial education and counseling resources Up to 11 paid holidays 3 personal days 150 hours of vacation 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) Company Overview Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. It was founded in 1887, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is