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As one of Canada’s largest not for profit leaders in wildlife conservation, research, and advocacy, we are seeking to fill the following position…

Spatial Analyst

Location: CWF's Head Office in Ottawa, ON.

Reports to: Spatial Ecologist

Fixed-Term for 2-years

Who we are:

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada’s wildlife is conserved for generations to come.

Diversity is a fundamental part of our core values; we create every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities including, but not limited to, Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women in non-traditional roles. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify HR at any time.

Position Overview:

The Spatial Analyst will support database management and the development of geospatial models for the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database (CABD) and freshwater watershed connectivity restoration planning (WCRP). They will lead the development of geospatial modelling frameworks to quantify the connectivity status of watersheds and prioritize barriers (e.g., dams, stream crossings) to target for fish passage restoration. They will also support development of tools to update model results and share the results via dashboards and other web-based platforms. The Analyst will be responsible for shared management of the CABD database infrastructure, including routine maintenance, database updates, and preparing new versions of datasets for release.

Core Duties:

• Co-manage a PostgreSQL database implemented in a managed instance on a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, including scripts to perform ETL processes, tracking data updates and data sources, and finalizing new versions of the CABD data layers for release.
• Support the development of WCRP tools, including API infrastructure, R Shiny dashboards, Quarto books, and custom tools to accept updates to the connectivity models.
• Support other team members with tasks, including managing timelines and providing feedback and troubleshooting support.
• Work with team members to implement project processes and workflows to ensure CABD and WCRP data processing and management is thorough, efficient, produces high-quality data, and is sustainable over the long term.
• Support other Conservation team members, as needed.
• Support the identification, acquisition, compilation, and aggregation of aquatic barrier and fish habitat data from multiple sources and a variety of formats into standardized data structures.
• Lead technical development of provincial fish passage and freshwater connectivity modelling frameworks (e.g., PEIFishPass) to support WCRP projects, including development of scripts (Python, SQL, R) to quantify and report on watershed connectivity status using hydrographic networks, barrier data, and species habitat data and prioritize barriers for rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Necessary

• Strong English written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum one-year experience developing and executing scripts or models for data manipulation and spatial analysis in Python, SQL, R, or other programming languages.
• Minimum one-year experience managing and analyzing large-scale geospatial datasets in a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment.
• Requires minimum Bachelor’s Degree or post-grad certificate in related fields (Biology, Environmental Science or Studies, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology).
• Experience contributing to project management activities, including work planning.
• Experience producing high-quality geospatial data visualizations, including maps and dashboards.
• Minimum one-year experience managing spatial data and automating processes in PostgreSQL or similar relational database management system.
• Experience collaborating with team members on shared project deliverables.
• Demonstrated expertise working with hydrographic, ecological, topographic, and land use spatial datasets.

Additional Assets

• Experience using front-end development frameworks, including R Shiny, pure Javascript, or Javascript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Vue)
• Conservation planning or freshwater ecology experience.
• Experience managing Microsoft Azure resources.
• Ability to communicate in French.

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Work Conditions

• Manual dexterity required to operate computer and peripherals.
• Repetitive work.
• Interacts with employees, various management levels and the public at large.
• Location: Head Office (Ottawa, ON). Remote candidates outside of Ottawa are welcome and will be considered.

Why work with us?

• We are committed to building a more diverse workforce
• Transparency between various levels of management
• Friendly and casual work environment
• Work-life balance
• We are a rapidly growing team of forward-thinking individuals who all share a common passion, the Canadian outdoors!
• Opportunity to expand your network of conservation and program experts.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 25, 2023

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Mid-July/Early-August 2023

HOW TO APPLY: Cover letter and resume should be submitted. Only the candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation embraces diversity and equal opportunity and we welcome applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, religion or any other status or classification protected by law.

Accommodation may be available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise the Human Resources Department when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

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