Silviculture Analyst

Manulife

Leads silviculture program for Manulife Investment Management's Southern Division and Lake States, providing expertise and guidance in forest management practices. Oversees research and manages technology transfer initiatives.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeCharlotte • Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,925 - $94,875 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the silviculture program for Manulife Investment Management Forest Management’s (MFM) Southern Division and Lake States
Provide expertise and guidance to MFM Operations on current silviculture practice, treatment efficacy, and root-cause problem analysis
Actively participates in and maintains oversight on research cooperative program meetings, obligations, and work plans
Utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and internal forest management systems to analyze forest information data to improve silvicultural systems and performance
Develop strategies to transfer, deploy, and monitor value-adding silviculture technology with MFM Operations
Manage MFM’s divisional fertilizer, pesticide, seedling procurement programs in collaboration with MFM Operations
Project and data management skills are highly desired
Provide financial analysis and G&Y support to operations
Actively participate in MFM’s forest resource planning program to provide guidance on benefit analysis of the latest silviculture and forest management technologies
Advance Manulife Investment Management Timberland (MIMT) business development objectives including property acquisitions, property disposition strategy, timberland investment analysis and decision support tools, and other strategic business objectives
Support MFM’s conformance with certification requirements and support management systems that enable the advancement of MFM’s forest stewardship commitment
Continuously improve business procedures and provide training and support to ensure the effective deployment and use of property data and business systems by MFM personnel
Special projects as requested or needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Master of Science degree in forestry or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in forest management
A Bachelor of Science with extensive experience will be considered
Strong computer and analytical skills are required
Knowledge of growth & yield model systems such as SiMS or other related systems is desired
Demonstrated proficiency in discounted cashflow analysis and other analytic skills to support optimal business decisions
Demonstrated proficiency in Geographic Information Systems with skills to master internal forest information systems
Remote sensing skills using satellite imagery is a plus
Demonstrated proficiency with one or more regional silviculture systems including regeneration, management best practices, management cost and return expectations, discounted cash flow analysis
Knowledgeable of forestry regulation, harvesting systems, contracting process, and timber marketing
Must be team player and self-motivated
Must have excellent relationships, interpersonal and communication skills
Must be service oriented
Must be willing to travel 30 to 40 percent of time

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
financial education and counseling resources
generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year

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Hard Skills & Tools

silvicultureforest managementfinancial analysisdiscounted cash flow analysisgrowth & yield model systemsremote sensingdata managementproject managementanalytical skillsforest information systems

Soft Skills

team playerself-motivatedinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsservice orientedleadershiporganizational skillsproblem analysistrainingcollaboration

Certifications

Master of Science in ForestryBachelor of Science in related discipline