Frequently asked questions about Silvacom
Silvacom Ltd. is a 100% employee-owned Canadian natural resource management company, founded in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1983. We deliver forestry, environmental and geospatial consulting from offices in Edmonton and Thunder Bay, Ontario.
This page answers the questions we are asked most about our business, the services we offer, and what it's like to work with us.
Silvacom at a glance
| Founded | 1983, Edmonton, Alberta |
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| Offices | Edmonton, Alberta and Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Ownership | 100% employee-owned, governed by an external Board |
| Partnerships | Esri Gold Partner, FME Authorized Partner |
| Safety | COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified |
| Recognition | Canada's Top 100 SMEs since 2016, Alberta's Top Employers since 2017 |
| Customers | Forestry companies, energy and pipeline operators, governments, municipalities and Indigenous communities across Canada |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Silvacom
Silvacom is a 100% employee-owned Canadian natural resource management consulting firm founded in Edmonton in 1983. We provide forestry, environmental, and remote sensing services to private- and public-sector clients across North America, helping them balance social, environmental, and economic priorities while navigating complex regulatory requirements.
Our services are organized around three core disciplines: Forestry (forest management plans, forest estate modelling, tactical planning, Ontario forestry services), Environment (land use, pipeline habitat restoration, bioeconomy, wildfire mitigation, urban forest management), and Remote Sensing (LiDAR, drone, and GIS-based data collection and analysis).
We work with clients across forestry and forest products, oil and gas, pipelines, utilities, municipalities, government agencies, Indigenous communities, and private landowners. Whether a client needs a single service or a full suite of support, our team tailors solutions to each sector's regulatory and operational needs.
Silvacom is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with additional offices in Calgary and Thunder Bay, Ontario. We also have team members living and working in satellite offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Northern Alberta, New Brunswick and Dublin, Ireland. From these locations, we provide professional services to clients in the private and public sectors across Canada and North America.
Silvacom is 100% employee-owned, meaning our team is personally invested in every client's success. Combined with over 40 years of experience, a data-driven approach to GIS and geospatial analysis, and a culture built around innovation, we help clients solve challenges in ways other firms can't.
Silvacom was founded in Edmonton in 1983 by Tom Grabowski and Bob Morton, both University of Alberta graduates. For more than four decades, we've grown from a government and research consulting practice into a full-service natural resource management company serving clients across North America.
We maintain stringent quality control procedures across all key processes, hold Certificate of Recognition (COR) safety certification, and are guided by workplace health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems, helping ensure every deliverable meets client expectations and supports long-term project success.
Yes. Silvacom CS, our specialized geospatial software division, provides cloud-based geospatial software solutions and can also augment client development teams with application developers, GIS specialists, and FME Certified Professionals, extending our data expertise beyond traditional consulting engagements.
Simply reach out via our contact form or call our Edmonton head office to discuss your project. A member of our team will follow up to understand your goals and scope the right combination of forestry, environmental, or remote sensing services for your needs.
Beyond helping clients balance environmental and economic priorities, Silvacom gives back through initiatives such as Classrooms for Africa, which has funded more than 40 school projects in sub-Saharan Africa; Root for Trees, Edmonton's urban tree-planting program; and ongoing support for local charities and student mentorship.
Silvacom (head office)
201 - 4723 52 Ave NW
Edmonton
Alberta, T6B 3R6
Canada
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