Senior Project Manager - Forestry and Forest Ecosystems

About the Organization

Habitat is an environmental consulting firm that accelerates the ecological transition by turning ambitions into concrete and sustainable actions.
Our multidisciplinary team supports public and private organizations in their environmental initiatives, particularly in forestry, biodiversity monitoring, the assessment of ecosystem services, and sustainable land-use planning.
Joining Habitat means contributing to meaningful projects as part of a committed, collaborative team driven by the desire to make a positive impact on nature.

Job Summary

As a senior project manager, you will lead projects that draw on your expertise in forest ecosystems to help clients achieve more resilient and sustainable land management practices and better integrate biodiversity considerations.

From planning to delivery, you will be responsible for the full management of your projects, while contributing to the scientific quality of the analyses, developing client relationships, and supporting team members.

You will work with a diverse client base, including municipal, corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations. You may also collaborate on client projects related to the protection of natural environments, biodiversity, and conservation.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and a variety of partners, paying particular attention to regional realities, conservation issues in Canada, and—depending on the mandates—the issues and perspectives of Indigenous peoples.

You will work with a diverse client base, including clients from the corporate, government, municipal, and nonprofit sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage projects and support clients

  • Plan and coordinate projects, ensuring that budgets, timelines, resources, and deliverables are tracked.

  • Serve as a point of contact for clients and partners, understand their needs, and propose tailored solutions.

  • Leverage internal expertise and ensure smooth communication throughout projects.

Put Your Forestry Expertise to Work

  • Contribute to the development and application of analytical methods by drawing on relevant scientific knowledge.

  • Analyze geospatial data and create maps, tables, and visualizations, particularly using QGIS.

  • Write reports and present findings in a thorough, clear, and accessible manner to a variety of audiences.

Contribute to team collaboration and development

  • To serve as a leader in forestry, methodology, and project management.

  • Guide and support your colleagues as they carry out their responsibilities, share your knowledge, and help them develop their skills.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of work methods and, as needed, to research and development activities.

JOB PROFILE AND HIRING CRITERIA
Requirements

We are looking for an experienced professional who can take initiative, manage client projects independently, and combine technical expertise, scientific rigor, and a collaborative spirit.

You have:

  • A university degree in forestry or a field closely related to forest ecosystems.

  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a corporate setting, ideally at a consulting firm or in a comparable environment, with hands-on experience in managing client projects.

  • A solid understanding of forest ecosystems, their dynamics, and the challenges related to their conservation, management, and planning.

  • A strong command of geomatics, particularly QGIS, and the ability to interpret data to draw relevant conclusions.

  • Excellent writing skills in French and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills, to collaborate with clients and partners in Canada.

  • An analytical mind, independence, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • A strong interest in teamwork, knowledge sharing, and supporting colleagues.

The following will be particularly appreciated:

  • The title of forestry engineer.

  • An Experience in Urban Forestry

  • Experience in environmental consulting and in carrying out projects for public or private clients.

  • Knowledge of biodiversity, forest ecosystem services, functional diversity, or legislation applicable to the forestry sector.

Why choose Habitat

A meaningful mission: to contribute to the ecological transition and the preservation of biodiversity.

Challenging projects: constantly reinventing ourselves to adapt our science-based approaches to the complexity of environmental issues and local realities.

Autonomy and Influence: Take ownership of your responsibilities and help shape the organization’s practices.

Flexibility: a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with an office located in Montreal’s Mile-End neighborhood, with a view of Mount Royal.

Attractive terms: competitive pay and benefits.

Working conditions

Full-time permanent position: 35 hours per week
Desired start date: as soon as possible
Salary range: $63,000 to $87,700, depending on experience.
Hybrid work arrangement: Montreal, Mile-End neighborhood, with a hybrid work model.
Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada

Application Process

Application deadline: November 12, 2026
Please send us your resume and a cover letter explaining how your project management experience and your interest in conservation could contribute to the mission ofHabitat.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Habitat the right to conduct interviews before the deadline.

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