Data Management Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Métis Nation of Alberta

Métis Nation of Alberta
Métis Nation of Alberta
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Edmonton, Canada

1 month ago

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Description

Data Management Coordinator

Location:
Provincial Head Office in Edmonton, AB


Position Status:
Full Time (40 hrs. per week), Permanent


The Organization

The Opportunity

  • Protection of Métis tradition and culture
  • Reducing impacts on the environment
  • Community driven involvement

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Environment and Climate Change activities, including assisting in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities of the MNA.
  • Input data collected in digital and physical formats from citizen engagements, field projects, and surveys into the MNA Environment and Climate Change department's database management system.
  • Conduct quality control/quality assurance review of data/records entered and stored in the MNA Environment and Climate Change department's database by reviewing various materials, including paper forms and system generated reports.
  • Retrieve and analyze data, from both internal and external sources, as requested in the support of the department's projects and initiatives.
  • Assist the Environment and Climate Change staff with developing data collection tools and protocols to support the department's projects and initiatives.
  • Compile geospatial data from a variety of sources, analyze spatial data, and produce geographic statistics and mapping products to inform project goals and incorporate into documents and reports.
  • Provide support for Environment and Climate Change project field activities, including environmental monitoring, site visits, and community events.
  • Synthesize data of various types and from various sources into easily understood and publicly accessible formats for citizen reporting.
  • Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including executives, corporate staff, management, employees, and business and community partners.
  • Other duties as required.

Skills & Competencies

  • Experience or training in collecting, storing, and managing qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Experience or training in managing databases and working with large datasets.
  • Strong computer skills and an ability to learn and use a variety of software.
  • Basic understanding of the ESRI ArcGIS software for the purposes of map creation, geospatial data creation, and editing.
  • Experience with ArcGIS Online platform and associated products such as Story Maps, Collector, Survey 123, Field Maps, an asset.
  • Knowledge of, and experience in, environmental monitoring or conservation, an asset.
  • A proven ability to deal with a high volume of work in a complex environment with multiple demands and critical timelines.
  • Ability to remain organized, multitask, and manage time effectively under tight and competing deadlines.
  • Exemplary communication skills, writing capability, presenting capability, and a proven ability to produce quality work.
  • Strong cultural and political sensitivity and awareness, with the ability to deal with confidential information.
  • Able to interact professionally and diplomatically with people at all levels of an organization and with multiple external stakeholders.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
  • Ability to work with a team or independently.
  • Knowledge and/or experience working in government/on government policies, an asset.
  • Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and people, a definite asset.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, or related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year related work experience. A combination of work experience and education/training will be considered.

Other Requirements

  • Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday to Friday 8:30 4:30, as well as occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within Alberta. Additional, less frequent, outofprovince travel may also occur, with advanced notice.
  • Must have a valid class 5 driver's license and an operational vehicle.
  • Must be able to work inoffice in Edmonton, AB.
  • The Métis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._
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