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• GIS Specialist

GIS Specialist

Full-Time Contract Position (12-18 months | Parental Leave)

We are currently looking for an individual to join our team as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist who possesses a solid understanding of ecological principles. The successful candidate will have an interest in learning and supporting new methods and applications for ecological projects, an ability to complete projects and initiatives, be self-motived, and willing and open to working across a range of tasks (basic to more complex). A strong GIS skillset paired with a foundation in ecological principles and practices is a requirement of this position. We are a small company, so willingness to contribute to other tasks as needed is critical. The successful candidate will have strengths in the following key areas:

• Data structure and management;
• Designing, Creating, and publishing maps for environmental technical reports; and
• Spatial Analysis and associated statistics.

In this position, the candidate will provide project support (cartography, data support / management, spatial analysis, statistics), provide input to proposals (based on experience) and explore and bring in new methods, analyses, coding efficiencies, etc. to the business. This role is primarily office-based, however opportunities for occasional site visits and travel for field work and/or meetings may be identified to support other activities and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Data & Database Management:

• Research, create, compile, update and manage geospatial data library from a broad range of sources;
• Uploading and downloading data from ArcGIS Online, as well as creating layers within ArcGIS online and Survey 123 for publishing to field apps; and
• Creating, customizing, testing and implementing scripts to streamline GIS workflows.

Cartography:

• Communicate data, information through maps and other modes of presentation;
• High quality products for reports, presentations; and
• Web mapping – facilitating data on and offline for field work including dissemination and management of data back in the office;

Spatial Analysis:

• Building, managing, and manipulating geospatial datasets including dissemination of statistics from attribute tables.
• Proficiency in basic geoprocessing tools (e.g. buffering, clipping, manipulation of datasets, etc.); and
• Advanced spatial analyses (e.g., modeling packages, interpolations, linkage and path assessments, etc.);

Project Support:

• Engage / liaise with agencies, stakeholders, clients and staff;
• Undertake background data collection and review;
• Attend project meetings;
• Contribute to project deliverables, writing high quality reports (as applicable), formatting of reports, and other project needs on time and within budget;
• Ecological support role(s) (based on skillset, experience, workload and interest):
• Support ecologist(s) in conducting field surveys; and
• Airphoto / imagery interpretation (e.g., vegetation community delineation).

QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES and EXPERIENCE

Degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Geography, Geomatics, or a related field combined with technical experience in GIS is required.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in:

• Designing, developing and implementing data management structure(s);
• Working with ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, etc.);
• Cartography;
• Spatial Analysis; and
• Interpreting geospatial data, with specific experience in using and interpreting ecological datasets.

Characteristics of a strong candidate:

• Good design sensibility (cartographic);
• Highly organized;
• Detail oriented;
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills;
• Resilient and flexible within a work environment with changing priorities, workload and deadlines;
• Good verbal and written communication;
• Willingness and interest in supporting ecological field surveys, if / as required;
• Reliable access to a vehicle in good working order; and

Ability to travel (Ontario), including some evenings.The following are considered assets:

• Experience working in CAD and/or converting CAD files for use in GIS;
• GIS-related scripting/programming ability (e.g Python);
• Remote sensing experience (image analysis, change detection); and
• Demonstrated experience undertaking wildlife surveys.

ABOUT NSE

North-South Environmental Inc. (NSE) is a small (10 staff) ecological and natural heritage consultancy. Established in 1999, NSE provides high quality services to public and private sector clients, and to a lesser extent with NGOs, on a wide array of environmental projects.

Office culture is important to us. Our office philosophy promotes a friendly, informal atmosphere that emphasizes and values mutual support and a team approach to completing projects. Strong technical understanding is emphasized as an essential foundation to sound analysis and defensible conclusions.

Follow us on LinkedIn and check out our website for more information about us, our projects and our team.

www.nsenvironmental.com

REMUNERATION & CONTRACT DURATION

Pay will be commensurate with experience and capability.

The position is a full-time contract for a period of 12-18 months. The anticipated start date is on or around August 16th, 2021.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals are invited to submit a resume and covering to:

Kristen Harrison | [email protected]
Sal Spitale | [email protected]

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, consistent with being able to fulfil the duties of the position. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.