[Hiring] Geospatial Analyst/Programmer @Wildlife Conservation Society Canada

Role Description

The Geospatial Analyst/Programmer provides advanced geospatial analysis, programming, database management, and technical expertise to support the conservation objectives of the Ontario Northern Boreal (ONB) Program and broader WCS Canada initiatives. The position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing geospatial tools, databases, automated workflows, and analytical products that support conservation planning, ecological assessment, landscape-level monitoring, and natural resource development analyses.

• Maintain the Ontario Mineral Tracker.
• Support ecological atlas and cumulative effects assessment initiatives.
• Conduct geospatial analyses and produce high-quality cartographic and data visualization products.
• Identify innovative applications of geospatial technologies and develop technical solutions.
• Contribute to nationally scoped projects focused on ecological integrity, landscape connectivity, climate resilience, critical minerals, and other major land-use and infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Geomatics, Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Landscape Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance geospatial databases, analytical tools, automated workflows, and custom applications.
• Manage and maintain the Ontario Mineral Tracker, including associated databases and automated workflows.
• Conduct geospatial analyses, spatial modelling, and data visualization.
• Develop reproducible analytical workflows using Python, R, SQL, ArcGIS Pro, and related technologies.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for geospatial databases and analytical processes.
• Acquire, manage, integrate, and validate geospatial datasets from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with scientists and conservation practitioners to inform conservation priorities.
• Produce maps, dashboards, visualizations, and other geospatial products.

Benefits

• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Paid sick and personal emergency leave
• Self-care days
• Health and dental care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• DEIJA Team
• Weekly wellness sessions
• Mentorship program

How to apply

Please submit your resume with a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and relevant skills and experience.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Constance O'Connor at [email protected].

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Okechukwu Ezibe at [email protected].

Application closing date: November 20, 2026 at 5PM EDT.

Accessibility and inclusivity

WCS Canada is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process, in accordance with applicable accessibility and human rights legislation.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 437-770-2776.

We recognize that strong candidates may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and believe you have relevant experience and skills, we encourage you to apply.