GIS Technician

Contract Length: 6-month position

Start date: June 2, 2025

Salary: from $27,400 depending on experience

Schedule: 37.5 h/week 

Work Arrangement: Telecommuting 

Location: Montreal or Quebec City

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a GIS Technician to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways. 

Why do we need you?

Under the supervision of the Director, Strategic Conservation and Innovation, and as a member of the Quebec Region GIS team, the Geomatics Technician will maintain GIS data and applications. He or she will contribute to the development of cartographic and data products to help achieve the organization's conservation objectives. The Geomatics Technician will also provide support to the science, fundraising and communications teams.

MAIN TASKS 

1. Geomatics support for the conservation department - acquisition and stewardship (80%)

• Produce cartographic products for NCC projects - Quebec Region;
• Generate various maps and statistics of land use, protected areas and species at risk for areas of interest in existing and potential conservation projects; 
• Prepare field material for field inventories using Esri ArcGIS Online, Field Maps and Survey-123 applications and data services.

2. Maintenance and optimization of geomatic tools (20%)

• Update and improve existing spatial data for the organization's projects;
• Create new data and update the existing dataset and analyses on the server to constantly improve our spatial information. Optimize data sets for use by GIS team and regional colleagues;
• Develop data services and interactive maps for NCC office and field staff;
• Provide training to staff on our GIS tools.

SKILLS required

• Advanced knowledge of commonly used geographic information systems (GIS) hardware and software, including ArcGIS 10.x or ArcGIS PRO suite (essential), ArcGIS Online, QGIS, open source datasets and the development of data services and mapping tools;
• Programming skills with ESRI Python scripts, Model Builder, ArcGIS;
• Excellent mapping and relational database skills.
• Proven experience in preparing field data collection devices and developing field forms and mapping applications;
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues at regional and national levels;
• Proactive: able to anticipate and plan for future needs;
• Flexibility of approach: adaptability to different people and priorities, ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Rigor: excellent attention to detail and time management.

What NCC has to offer : 

• Flexible working arrangements
• Office equipment provided
• Inclusive work environment
• Contribute to a great cause: the conservation of natural environments!

Application Deadline

April 27, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. 

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca.