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Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada http://www.ducks.ca
Location: Brandon, Manitoba
The Opportunity
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 Brandon, Manitoba.
As a member of our habitat conservation team, you will be responsible
for providing GIS
technical expertise including data collection and
management, decision support, and cartographic products in
consultation/collaboration with team members in support of habitat
retention and restoration efforts in Manitoba. This position will also
include some field data collection services.
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 and/or university degree in
geography, natural resources or related discipline or 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 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: November 14, 2014
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.
While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates
considered for an interview will be contacted.
