Gis Coordinator - Sherwood No. , Canada - The Nature Conservancy of Canada

The Nature Conservancy of Canada

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Sherwood No. , Canada

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Description

GIS Coordinator - Working Landscapes

Full Time Term Contract Salaried

Salary Range:
CA$63,950.00 To 71,909.00 Annually

Location:
Saskatchewan

Position details:
Full Time. 15-month contract with possibility of extension

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for an enthusiastic GIS Coordinator to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation's leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain.

Since 1962 NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada.

NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians.

With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

Position Summary

The GIS Coordinator - Working Landscapes is primarily responsible for organizing and integrating complex information from diverse disciplines in support of conservation planning and stewardship.

Responsibilities

GIS and technical support for other departments and sub-regions (10%)

Obtain spatial data for completion of securement projects, easement monitoring, site inspections and property management planning.
Support the translation and integration of GPS data collected at NCC projects into the corporate dataset;
Assist in the compilation of relevant data and statistics for the review of prospective land protection projects;
Generate multiscale figures and GIS maps for project and development needs;

Provide technical support for data management and GIS software/hardware; and GIS and technical support for Working Landscapes Program (50%)

Compile, digitize, analyze, manage, interpret and display biological and related GIS data at multiple scales;
Conduct spatial assessment for ecoregional, natural area and site conservation planning and stewardship;
Ensure quality control of GIS and related database and spreadsheet files;
Assist in maintaining security of database and GIS files;

Document through recording metadata, existing and newly developed datasets;Data collection standards and storage (25%)

Ensure GIS and LRM data are collected and stored in a consistent manner that meets any national standards and guidelines;
Participate in national working groups or stay abreast of the outcomes of these working groups in conjunction/collaboration with GIS Coordinator for SK Region to ensure the Working Landscapes Program is up to date with all national GIS and LRM initiatives;

Provide leadership for NCC-SK conservation staff on GIS and LRM data collection and storage in collaboration with GIS Coordinator for SK Region as appropriate; Other duties and administration (10%)

Other duties as assigned by the Working Landscapes Program Director. Fundraising and Special Projects (5%)

Support the development of funding proposals and presentations.

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a fouryear undergraduate University program in a related discipline.
Advanced informationmanagement and GIS technical training gained through a GIS diploma, degree or equivalent experience an asset;
24 years working experience with GIS, specifically with ESRI products (ArcMap 10.x) and database management; related, practical experience in conservation planning, landscape ecology, community planning, or equivalent multidisciplinary field;
Proficiency with Model Builder and/or scripting considered an asset;
Proficiency in MS Access, SQL, statistical analysis techniques and metadata creation and exposure to object orientated languages (Visual Basic, Python, Pearl) an asset;
Familiarity with Conservation Standards, GPS, KML and remotely sensed imagery an asset;
Knowledge of land inventory, biodiversity and element occurrence (EO) data, specifically SK Government datasets;
Excellent verbal, written and graphic/cartographic communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure, overcome challenges, prioritize work and manage several tasks with multiple deadlines
Ability to work as a team member and independently (with attention to detail), seek assistance/input as required and to work on interdisciplinary teams;
Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomatic, cheerful and dynamic; and
Strong commitment to the goals of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

How to Apply
NCC is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre by 11:59pm CST January 29, 2023.

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