GIS Analyst

Job Description

The Foothills Research Institute (fRI) is seeking a motivated individual to be part of their dynamic GIS Team. The fRI office is located in Hinton, Alberta – a gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the heart of a four-season recreational paradise on the eastern edge of Jasper National Park.

For more information about the Foothills Research Institute, please see our website at foothillsri.ca.

Job Description:

The GIS Analyst reports to the GIS Program Lead. This position provides GIS support, data management and analysis to fRI staff, programs, and associations. You will work with researchers to facilitate sound data management practices and to undertake analysis processes.

The successful applicant will support the GIS Program by:

• Creating , maintaining and documenting spatial and non-spatial data
• Performing GIS data quality control
• Creating, maintaining and improving GIS scripts, models, tools and workflows
• Performing geospatial analysis to solve both common and unique problems on vector or raster data
• Providing support for cartographic design and high quality map production
• Handling data and map requests, and
• Providing training and technical support to researchers

The selected individual should be comfortable working for extended periods of time in front of a computer workstation in an office environment.

Anticipated start date is November 2014.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Technical diploma in GIS from a reputed educational institute and an applicable undergraduate degree or diploma
• 3 to 5 years work experience using GIS in spatial analysis and data management in a natural resources field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate research questions and needs to solutions
• Strong programming skills for modelling and customizing tools and workflows using Python, Model Builder, Visual Basic and/or R
• Ability to convert data from multiple sources and be able to work with GPS data
• Proficient with ArcGIS 10.x desktop software and extensions
• Experience using Microsoft Access and Excel for data management
• Experience in Microsoft Access database design and management to manage all aspects of data collection, querying, summarization, and distribution
• Familiarity with GPS and mobile technology and a keenness to learn about other field equipment and devices for data collection
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills to deal with multiple ongoing projects, shifting priorities and working with tight deadlines
• Highly motivated and able to work both independently and with a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to train and provide technical support to GIS users
• Strong oral, written, and electronic communication skills
• Eligible to work in Canada

Salary:

$50,000 to $58,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter (clearly indicating how your experience meets each of the job qualifications), resume, and references to:

Julie Duval, GIS Program Lead, [email protected]

Subject line: “fRI Employment Opportunity – GIS Analyst”

Closing Date:

October 29th, 2014, 1600 hours, MST

• Posted by: duval_fri
• Company: Foothills Research Institute
• Province:
• Location: Hinton, Alberta, Canada
• Job type: GIS
• Salary: n/a
• Job category: Analysts
• Tags: analysis - data management - natural resources - programming

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