Geomatics Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - BluMetric Environmental Inc.

BluMetric Environmental Inc.

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity:

Key Responsibilities:

Create and maintain a wide variety of GIS/CAD data in proper formats and projections.
Perform quality assurance checks on contractor supplied and internally generated GIS data.
Follow cartographic and drafting standards and perform quality assurance checks.
Perform field surveys using RTK GPS equipment, Remotely Piloted Aircrafts (RPA) or LiDAR equipment.
Provide data analysis and mapping products on short notice to all levels of internal and external organizations.
Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications, Education, and Skills:

Completed Post-Secondary studies in Geomatics or closely related discipline with an emphasis on Geomatics and/or Geography.
Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing ESRI ArcMap to generate maps, perform imagery and spatial analysis, digitize features, create and maintain geodatabases, georeference rasters, convert existing vector data to spatially referenced data. (e.g., AutoCAD to ESRI conversion)
Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) experience such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Thorough knowledge of cartographic standards, principles, techniques, projections, and transformations.
Thorough knowledge of GIS analysis and geoprocessing techniques to perform spatial analysis and manipulate data.
Working knowledge of current GIS software and related database systems and standard office software systems. (MySQL, Access MDB, and Excel)
Knowledge of basic environmental science, geological and engineering principles.
Have a valid Ontario G driver's license.
Attention to detail, errors may be difficult to identify and could cause major data or productivity loss. Ability to check one's own work.
Ability to prioritize tasks from multiple project managers and manage one's own time.
Ability to clearly communicate project progress, predicted timelines, and challenges, to both the geomatics manager and project managers.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Ability to deal with courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and persuasion when dealing with fellow staff members and outside agencies.
Ability to organize data according to specifications and document methodology and workflows effectively for a multiuser environment.
Ability to complete tasks autonomously and with strong problemsolving skills.
Knowledge and experience with GPS, Total Station or RodandLevel surveying would be an asset.
Knowledge and experience with remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations and deliverables is an asset.
Knowledge on photogrammetry for orthophoto generation and topographic data extraction is an asset.
Knowledge of specific software (eg. Global Mapper, Pix4D, Cartovista, PCI Geomatica) would be an asset.
Skills in LIDAR manipulation is considered an asset.
Knowledge of public sources of geomatics data throughout Canada is considered an asset.
Proficiency in French (written and verbal) is a strong asset.

About BluMetric Environmental Inc.
BluMetric Environmental Inc.

is a publicly traded cleantech company with a portfolio of industry‐leading engineering services and proprietary equipment providing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.

Professional services include, site assessment and remediation, water resource management, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety and geomatics. Our design-build and pre-engineered products provide solutions to industrial and commercial water and wastewater treatment needs. Established in 1976, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric's award-winning team of industry experts provides a better environment for business. We offer standard working hours, career progression and generous benefit package including, health, dental, vision and RRSP contribution.

BluMetric is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity in the workplace to ensure designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities) are fully represented at all levels of the organization.

BluMetric provides accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarian with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request.

BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, training, development and promotions are based on ability, skill, knowledge, and experience required to perform the job. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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