[Hiring] Junior Consultant and Project Coordinator, GIS & Technical Services @Shared Value Solutions

Role Description

We’re looking for a Junior Consultant and Project Coordinator, GIS & Technical Services (Remote) to fill a full-time permanent position. The candidate should be a well-rounded early-career professional who brings practical GIS skills together with an interest or foundation in other areas of our work. This role has a dual focus:

• Supporting GIS services across all projects
• Contributing to other service areas at SVS such as Science, Regulatory, Social Research, and Planning

At Shared Value Solutions, you’ll work alongside Indigenous Nations to support sovereignty, stewardship, and self-determination—grounded in respect for Indigenous Knowledge and strong, relationship-based collaboration. Your lived experience, expertise, and perspectives will be valued as part of diverse projects that make a meaningful difference for land, water, and communities.

We are committed to an inclusive, culturally affirming workplace rooted in respect, reciprocity, and collaboration. We support balance between work, family, community, and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in GIS, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, or a related college program, combined with relevant practical GIS experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience using Esri ArcGIS Pro, including:
  • Creating and editing feature classes and geodatabases
  • Creating and maintaining maps and map layouts
  • Data symbology, labelling, and basic cartographic design
  • Basic geoprocessing and spatial analysis (e.g., buffers, selections, joins, etc.)
  • Working with common GIS data formats and coordinate systems
  • Editing, quality control, and preparing spatial data for analysis and mapping
• Demonstrated hands-on experience creating and configuring applications in ArcGIS Online, including:
  • Creating and configuring web maps
  • ArcGIS Survey123, including Survey123 Connect and Survey123 Web Designer
  • ArcGIS Field Maps
  • ArcGIS Dashboards
  • ArcGIS Experience Builder
• Working knowledge of GIS databases, spatial data management, and standard GIS workflows, including:
  • Data collection
  • Data entry and editing
  • Data organization and maintenance
  • Quality assurance and quality control
  • Spatial analysis
  • Preparation of data for project use
• Experience supporting GIS projects, programs, and/or field data collection activities, including preparing maps, datasets, and other GIS products for project teams.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel skills such as pivot tables, charts, sorting, filtering, and organizing and analyzing datasets.
• Ability to learn new GIS tools, workflows, and technical applications as project needs evolve.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills, including experience with data management and analysis, preparing technical reports, and communicating complex information in plain language through written, verbal, and presentation formats for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a project-based environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Experience working in cross-cultural settings, preferably with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit communities.

Requirements

• Support GIS components of environmental, planning, research, and other technical projects.
• Collect, organize, edit, maintain, and manage spatial and attribute data.
• Prepare and manage GIS datasets for project use, including data preparation, formatting, organization, and quality control.
• Perform routine GIS analysis and spatial data processing.
• Create, edit, and maintain maps, layers, feature classes, and other GIS outputs.
• Support field data collection activities and workflows using Esri applications and mobile tools.
• Develop, configure, and maintain ArcGIS Online content and applications under the direction of senior GIS staff.
• Create and support Survey123 forms and workflows.
• Conduct data quality assurance and quality control activities, identifying and resolving data inconsistencies and errors.
• Prepare maps, figures, datasets, and other GIS products for internal and client-facing project use.
• Document GIS processes, data sources, workflows, and project-specific procedures as required.
• Support continuous improvement of GIS workflows, tools, and data management practices.
• Coordinate a diverse range of projects focused on the intersection between impact assessments, Indigenous consultation and traditional knowledge, including technical peer reviews of regulatory environmental permitting and approvals reports and applications for pipelines, energy, mining, waste, and other major infrastructure development projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships through a comprehensive understanding of client needs, priorities, and objectives while providing excellent client service.
• Liaising effectively with Indigenous community clients, regulators, and proponents.
• Provide support with research, writing, and business development.
• Respond quickly and empathetically to client needs.
• Provide clear and concise reporting and presentations.
• Prepare other deliverables, such as reports, strategic communications and memos to support the objectives of our client communities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & annual bonus
• Remote work allowance
• Comprehensive health benefits & employee assistance program (health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Professional designation reimbursement & development opportunities
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, cultural days, bereavement, and family care leave
• Winter tire rebate to support safe travel
• Flexible work options, including remote work