Assistant GIS and Conservation Data

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Nature Conservancy of Canada

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Toronto, Canada

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Assistant GIS and Conservation Data 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 Canadians together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares. NCC takes a collaborative, Science 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.


Position Summary

A highly organized individual is required to assist in the compilation, analysis and display of both spatial and tabular data to assist the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) Ontario programs. Reporting to the Director of Conservation Planning and Stewardship and working with the Ontario GIS team, this individual will use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to produce multi-scale maps, create spatial databases, compile and align datasets, and analyze and present data in support of NCC’s administrative, conservation planning, securement, stewardship and development (fundraising) projects.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete GIS tasks via the internal GIS request system, consulting with the GIS Coordinators.
  • Assist with the GIS aspects of landscape scale special projects, including generating map products and associated statistics for invasive species control, restoration, and other large projects;
  • Lead in processing and reporting NCC Ontario’s species data, including liaising with field staff, maintaining an organized database and coordinating yearly submissions to the Natural Heritage Information Centre and other partners;
  • Assist with compiling and managing NCC Ontario’s tabular and spatial datasets; implement data backup procedures, track data holdings, and update and document (with metadata) datasets as needed, and integrate these with any cloud-based or similar systems as these develop;
  • Support program staff in GIS, data management, and field data collection support needs, and provide technical support for data management and GIS software/hardware;
  • Produce standardised maps and generate metrics to support NCC’s conservation planning; and other output products associated with administrative, securement, stewardship, and development projects;
  • Assist in acquiring, compiling, aligning, and verifying third party datasets;
  • Assist with supervising GIS partnership projects with interns and colleges/universities;
  • Participate in internal GIS working groups;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Conservation Planning and Stewardship, or GIS Coordinators.


Position Requirements

  • University graduate in geomatics or geography with significant course work in geographic information systems (GIS) or have a certificate in GIS from an accredited college, and a minimum of six months GIS-focused work experience;
  • Knowledge of Ontario landscape ecology, including species at risk, invasive species, and other conservation-related topics and associated natural resource data;
  • At least one year of school and/or work experience with ESRI GIS software (ArcGIS Pro), as well as various database, and spreadsheet software;
  • Experience with ArcGIS Online, including publishing services, creating online mapping products (storymaps, dashboards, web apps), and using integrated products such as Survey123;
  • Experience with ESRI Field Maps is required and experience creating field data collection projects for field teams is an asset;
  • Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of GIS specific programming languages such as Arcade, Python and the Arcpy library, SQL;
  • Ability to create, update, manipulate, analyze, and document spatial and non-spatial data;
  • Knowledge of and proficiency with ESRI geoprocessing tools and basic spatial analysis methodology;
  • Demonstrated ability to create professional and visually-pleasing map products (both static and online mapping), using standard cartographic principles;
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently (with attention to detail and accuracy), seek assistance and input as required, and to work on interdisciplinary teams;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Field experience and primary data collection an asset;
  • Experience with Enterprise GIS an asset.


How to Apply

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

Application Deadline

November 24, 2024 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

NCC hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. 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