GIS Specialist
Natural Resource Solutions
- Waterloo, ON
- $28.00-32.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. We offer a competitive hourly wage, annual profit sharing, a health and dental benefit program, RRSP contribution matching, Professional Development, field equipment allowance, and the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff. Work-from-home and other flexible scheduling arrangements can be made.Your Contribution to NRSI
NRSI is looking for a qualified individual with primary expertise in GIS and GPS concepts to join our growing team of GIS staff. You will contribute to the development and design of mapping associated with environmental impact studies, restoration plans, tree protection plans, and more. The successful applicant will be based out of our Waterloo office and expected to occasionally contribute to field—based tasks. The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:
- Responsible for providing GIS and mapping support to a wide range of projects
- Assist in the field with GPS data collection, drone flights or other field tasks not requiring specialized skills or ID.
- Setup and download of GPS backpack and survey pole units.
- Conducts background review and data analysis accurately.
- A post-secondary degree or diploma related to Geomatics, Geography or Environmental Studies
- High level of expertise, in the use of ArcGIS 10x, preferably through workplace experience.
- Experience in the concepts of GPS data collection, Trimble survey poles or equivalent.
- Expertise in cartography concepts and map design.
- A valid driver's license
- A post-secondary degree or diploma related to Geomatics, Geography or Environmental Studies
- Experience with QGIS/QField, graphics software, ArcGIS spatial analysis, and ArcGIS Pro
- AutoCAD, interpreting site plans and basic surveying theory
- GPS Field Data Collection
- Experience with drone operation and drone pilot’s license.
- Programming - Python, Javascript, SQL, Git
- Experience creating Documentation (eg Mediawiki)
- Experience with Spatial Database: SQL (PostGIS)
- Business process automation