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Location

Calgary, AB | Canada

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Job description

Western EcoSystems Technology (WEST), founded in 1990, has grown to be one of the premier environmental and statistical consulting firms in the United States. In 2017, WEST expanded into Canada by opening an office in Calgary, AB, with staff now in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick. In our continued drive to provide outstanding professional consulting services and original solutions to a wide range of natural resource problems, we are looking for an energetic and experienced full-time GIS Specialist. Location of the position is flexible depending on the qualified applicant; however, preference may be given to an applicant based out of WEST’s office in Calgary, Alberta.

The ideal candidate will have experience in GIS as it applies to the environment and natural resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining spatial data, producing professional maps, and performing spatial analyses for a wide range of environmentally focused projects.

Number of positions available: 1

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Calgary, Alberta (preferred); Flexibility for qualified candidates

Job Closing: March 29, 2024

Tentative Start Date: April 29, 2024

Benefits: WEST Benefits

The minimum base salary for this position is CAD$65,000 and the maximum is CAD$75,000, plus additional annual profit-sharing bonus potential. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge, and experience.

While job duties may change over time based on individual skills and expertise, the initial primary job duties for this position typically include:

• 30% cartography/data presentation for field surveys, memos, and reports
• 30% data management, including data formatting, conversion, and directory maintenance
• 30% data analysis and creation, including spatial modeling, digitizing, and data mining
• 5% technical support for other GIS users within the organization
• 5% quality review of other GIS users’ report maps and data deliverables

This is a general description of the requirements for this position and is not inclusive of all duties, which may be associated with this position.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, or a related field, such as Remote Sensing, Information Technology, Biology, Environmental Science, or Statistics AND 1 or more years of professional GIS experience
  • OR Master’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, or a related field, such as Remote Sensing, Information Technology, Biology, Environmental Science, or Statistics
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro and Desktop Suite
• Experience with QGIS and Google Earth
• Experience with ArcGIS ModelBuilder and some Python scripting
• Knowledge of spatial modeling and complex analyses
• Strong understanding of cartographic principles
• Strong understanding of spatial file formats
• Great attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with team members in remote offices

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, R, etc.)
• Experience with GPS technologies and software such as ArcGIS Field Maps, Trimble, Garmin, Trimble, and Pathfinder Office
• Experience procuring and working with publicly available administrative and environmental data from Canada sources
• Experience with renewable construction practices and regulations
• Experience working with environmental data at various scales for constraints mapping
• Experience with web-based applications such as ArcGIS Online, Geoserver, and GeoNode
• Experience providing real-time support and data solutions to field technicians using a variety of spatial data collection technologies
• Experience working with remotely sensed data (imagery, LiDAR, etc.)
• Knowledge of SQL and database administration

Successful candidates must be able to provide a driver’s abstract that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. Successful candidates must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol test that meets the minimum criteria of WEST and our clients. Candidates must be capable of adhering to all health and safety requirements, outlined by WEST and our clients, for the duration of their employment.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, family status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

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Salary

$65k per year