Remote Sensing Analyst - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Remote Sensing Analyst:

Primary Purpose:

To provide technical expertise in land cover classification modeling to develop and update landcover mapping for southern Saskatchewan, with a focus on the ability to distinguish native and tame grasslands.

To contribute to the development of data standards and data management protocols for programs; liaise with a wide variety of internal and external clients to facilitate timely and efficient data receipt and acquisition, and assess, analyze, and manage large and comprehensive datasets.

Nature of Work:
This position is office-based, remote work is not acceptable.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

The Prairie Landscape Inventory (PLI) Plus by developing a reliable and current map of the distribution of native, mixed native and tame, and tame grasslands in the Cypress Upland and Boreal Transition ecoregions.

Develop a remote sensing-based method to historically track native grassland extent in Saskatchewan.

Education:
Master's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Data Science, Geomatics, Engineering, or other technical disciplines.

Experience: 3+ years of experience with GIS and remote sensing

Skills:

A strong understanding and experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), R programing language, and Google Earth Engine Javascript/Python to conduct landcover classification using machine learning algorithms.
Experience working with and manipulating historical Sentinel and Landsat satellite data products.
Experience working with image processing software such as PCI Geomatica, ENVI, and/or eCognition.
Experience designing and maintaining online field surveys to collect ground truthing data to support land cover classification and accuracy assessment.
Ability to perform quality assurance/quality control on data.
Familiarity with grassland/agricultural systems.
Ability to communicate complex technical topics to nontechnical staff and clients.

Department:
Geography and Planning

Status:
Term

Employment Group:
Out of Scope

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1

Salary:
$34.75/hr

Salary Family (if applicable):

Salary Phase/Band:
Not Applicable

Posted Date: 2/14/2023

Closing Date: 3/27/2023

Number of Openings:1

Work Location:
On Campus

Criminal Record Check:
Not Applicable

Driver's License and Abstract Check:
Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification:
Not Applicable

Vulnerable Sector Check:
Not Applicable

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