Remote Sensing Analyst - Regina, Canada - Canards Illimités Canada

    Canards Illimités Canada
    Canards Illimités Canada Regina, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Position Details: Full-time, 2 Year Fixed Term
    Salary Range: $53,500 - $66,900. Salary is based on a 35-hour work week and will be commensurate with individual education and/or experience as it relates to the position.
    Location: Remote/Hybrid within Canada – preference to be located in Saskatoon or Regina, SK.
    Closing Deadline : April 26, :59PM EDT)

    What You Will Do

    The Remote Sensing Analyst will be responsible for participating in the classification of wetlands and land cover across Prairie Canada in conjunction with a team of other Remote Sensing Analysts to support DUC's vision and strategies. As a member of the Prairie GIS team, you will provide remote sensing and data management support to implement mapping project components.

    Duties will include but not limited to:

  • Support the technical production of prairie wetland mapping projects in accordance with internal protocols and standards.
  • Conduct image and LiDAR processing tasks using existing data pipelines in support of mapping production.
  • Provide data management and quality assurance functions for project validation data.
  • Provide quality assurance processing for model predictions and compiling final deliverables.
  • Support the compilation of wetland inventory project
    metadata and other documentation.
  • Identify, gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data/imagery from internal or external sources (e.g., Planet Scope, Google Earth Engine, etc.).
  • Write scripts (e.g. Python, R, JavaScript) as required.

    • Requirements

  • University degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a related environmental science or relevant diploma from accredited Technical Institute.
  • Minimum 1-3 years' work experience using GIS/Image Analysis software.
  • Intermediate proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and image processing software (e.g., PCI, ERDAS, SNAP, etc.).
  • Experience with object-based image analysis (OBIA) methods, proficiency with PCI Catalyst Object Analyst is a highly desirable asset.
  • Experience with programming Python Libraries (e.g., R, RSGISLib, etc) and Jupyter notebook is a highly desirable asset.
  • Experience with classification of wetlands and/or land cover from multisource inputs (e.g., Planet Scope, Sentinel-2, DEM, etc.) is a highly desirable asset.
  • Experience working with various optical satellite imagery (e.g., Sentinel-2, Planet Scope, etc.).
  • Experience performing image interpretation from high-resolution imagery from either airborne or satellite platforms.
  • Understanding of remote sensing concepts, products, and processing steps of optical, Planet Scope, LiDAR, etc.
  • Proven knowledge of geographic and cartographic principles (e.g., projections and datums).
  • Ability to work independently, and also within a team.
  • Efficient learner, with strong ability to follow workflow instructions.
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet rigid deadlines.
  • Ability to travel to remote communities throughout Prairie Canada.
  • A valid Canadian driver's license is required.
  • Prior experience with wetland ecosystems is an asset.

    • Additional Details

  • Vacation days will follow applicable provincial minimums
  • Paid personal and sick days
  • Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
  • Hybrid work arrangement