Geospatial Analyst/Programmer

Wildlife Conservation Society

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Geospatial Analyst/Programmer provides advanced geospatial analysis, programming, database management, and technical expertise in support of the Ontario Northern Boreal (ONB) Program and broader WCS Canada initiatives. The position develops, maintains, and enhances geospatial tools, databases, automated workflows, and analytical products for conservation planning, ecological assessment, landscape-level monitoring, and natural resource development analysis. Key work includes maintaining the Ontario Mineral Tracker, supporting ecological atlas and cumulative effects assessment initiatives, conducting geospatial analyses, and producing cartographic and data visualization products. Working with conservation scientists, researchers, and external partners, the role identifies applications of geospatial technologies and develops technical solutions to improve decision-making and conservation outcomes. It also contributes to nationally scoped projects focused on ecological integrity, landscape connectivity, climate resilience, critical minerals, and other major land-use and infrastructure initiatives. The position supports organizational GIS capacity through technical advice, licensing administration, training, and knowledge sharing, and contributes to external engagement and communications. This is a full-time, term leave-cover position, remote in Canada, scheduled from January 4, 2027 to September 3, 2027. The salary is $74,000 to $84,000 annually, depending on experience. The position reports to the Director of the ONB Program and does not supervise staff.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Geomatics, Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Landscape Ecology, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
At least five years of progressive experience in geospatial analysis, GIS database management, spatial modelling, geoprocessing workflow development, and cartographic production.
Advanced proficiency with Esri GIS technologies, including ArcGIS Pro and related applications.
Demonstrated experience using programming and scripting languages such as Python, R, SQL, Arcade, and the ArcGIS API for Python.
Experience designing, managing, and analyzing complex geospatial datasets.
Experience working with ecological, environmental, land-use, natural resource, or conservation-related spatial data.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent cartographic design and data visualization capabilities.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

GIS Professional (GISP), GIS diploma, remote sensing certification, or another relevant professional designation.
Experience developing web-based GIS applications, dashboards, or cloud-based geospatial solutions.
Experience contributing to scientific publications, technical reports, or applied conservation research.
Familiarity with conservation planning, cumulative effects assessment, landscape ecology, natural resource management, or environmental impact assessment.
Demonstrated success working collaboratively within interdisciplinary, geographically dispersed, and cross-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance geospatial databases, analytical tools, automated workflows, and custom applications supporting ONB and broader WCS Canada priorities.
Manage and maintain the Ontario Mineral Tracker, including its databases, automated workflows, web-scraping applications, and reporting products.
Conduct geospatial analyses, spatial modelling, and data visualization for conservation planning, ecological assessments, resource development analyses, and strategic decision-making.
Develop reproducible analytical workflows using Python, R, SQL, ArcGIS Pro, and related technologies.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation for geospatial databases, analytical processes, scripts, and workflows.
Support geospatial databases and analytical products for ecological atlas initiatives, cumulative effects assessments, and other conservation science projects.
Acquire, manage, integrate, and validate geospatial datasets from multiple sources for research, monitoring, and conservation planning.
Collaborate with scientists and conservation practitioners to identify analytical approaches that inform conservation priorities and policy development.
Produce maps, dashboards, visualizations, and other geospatial products to communicate scientific findings and conservation priorities.
Provide technical expertise and advice on GIS technologies, data management practices, and geoprocessing workflows.
Administer GIS software licensing and support organizational access to geospatial resources and tools.
Share knowledge, provide training, and promote geospatial analysis and conservation GIS best practices across the organization.
Contribute to project reporting, funding proposals, and technical communications as required.
Represent WCS Canada at conferences, workshops, academic institutions, and professional forums to share conservation research, geospatial innovations, and analytical approaches.
Contribute to publications, presentations, articles, blogs, and other communications that support conservation science and organizational visibility.
Develop collaborative relationships with external partners to advance geospatial technology applications for conservation outcomes.
Support WCS Canada’s goal of transforming its conservation practice through reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across programs and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
Support WCS Canada’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility in all aspects of work.