Data Scientist
Saskatchewan Research Council•Saskatoon, SK
•Onsite
About The Position
The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is seeking a Data Scientist to anchor SRC’s geomatics and spatial data infrastructure while supporting climate and climate-resilience initiatives. This position will focus on transforming, structuring, and analyzing complex spatial and environmental data. This role will have the opportunity to support climate vulnerability, hazard and risk work for government, and industry clients.
Requirements
- Degree in Data or Computer Science, Geomatics, Geography, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in data management or enterprise environments. A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
- Proficiency with ArcGIS, spatial databases, SQL, and scripting
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence; field work may be required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Saskatchewan Geospatial Imagery Collective (SGIC) is strongly preferred
- Experience with drone operation, imagery acquisition, and geospatial image processing is an asset
- Experience in climate services, adaptation, risk assessment, or related environmental applications is an asset
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain spatial data models, ETL workflows, and geospatial data standards across projects
- Administer and support ArcGIS Enterprise, spatial databases, and associated services
- Provide GIS design, development, advisory services, mapping, analysis, administration, data management, and analytical services for integrated data management systems for internal and external clients
- Automate GIS and data management tasks using scripting tools such as Python and SQL
- Develop and implement quality control and quality assurance standards and processes
- Support acquisition, processing, and analysis of remote sensing data from satellite, aerial, UAV, and LiDAR
- Integrate geospatial workflows with advanced analytics, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, third-party databases, and enterprise systems
- Contribute to climate-informed hazard-mapping, vulnerability, and risk assessments
- Integrate climate and hydrologic datasets, projections and monitoring data into geospatial workflows
- Participate in proposal development and identification of new opportunities in geomatics and climate resilience
Benefits
- generous time off
- flexible retirement and savings options
- insured benefits
- professional development opportunities
- a robust safety program
- an outstanding team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
