36 month term
Ducks Unlimited Canada, Canada’s leader in wetland conservation, is seeking a confident, energetic and dedicated GIS Technician with strong outdoor field skills to join our team in Strathmore, Alberta.
As a member of our habitat conservation team, you will be responsible for providing GIS technical expertise including field data collection and management, decision support, and cartographic products in consultation/collaboration with team members in support of habitat retention and restoration efforts in Alberta.
You are self-motivated, enjoy a complex, changing environment, can manage numerous projects on tight deadlines and are able to build positive working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills who is capable of seeing the bigger picture.
Additional Details
Expected term of employment is 36 months
Daytime business hours, Monday to Friday
35 hours per week
Requirements
Possess a technical diploma in GIS with related experience
Solid understanding and strong working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS 10.x.
Understanding of wetland mapping principles and air photo interpretation experience
Be familiar with data creation, geoprocessing, geodatabases and metadata maintenance
Knowledge of cartographic principles (projections and datums)
Excellent cartographic skills in developing various communication delivery products
Ability to communicate both written and oral in a professional manner
Ability to work well independently and also in a team setting while keeping others informed of your progress.
A valid driver’s license is required
How to Apply
In Canada, we lose up to 80 acres of wetlands every day. We need your help to stop this loss. If you’re a conservation-minded individual who is interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter (including salary expectations) and resumé for confidential consideration to the attention of:
Carly Bjornsson, HR Generalist Ducks Unlimited Canada, Email:
resumes@ducks.ca
Closing date: May 15, 2015
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment. Learn more at ducks.ca.