Woodlands North Inc. is currently seeking an experienced individual to support a GIS and Natural Resource Management position at a specialist level while contributing to our ongoing success. This full-time position is based in our Edmonton office.
About Us
Woodlands North Inc. (2000) has become a leader among environmental and ecological restoration professionals. Woodlands specializes in environmental inventory and spatial analysis to achieve comprehensive ecological restoration objectives and regulatory compliance. With offices in Edmonton and Whitecourt, and operations throughout the province of Alberta, Woodlands is growing our proud team of professionals to provide our customers with innovative technologies and working solutions. All work positions are vital for our safe operations, delivering value to our clients and maintaining our leadership position in environmental and ecological restoration services.
Position Responsibilities
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Collecting, organizing, and managing spatial data related to environmental projects. This involves acquiring data from various sources, such as satellite imagery, GPS surveys, and field data collection, and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
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Spatial Analysis, conducting proximity analyses, and generating spatial statistics to support decision-making processes.
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Integrating geospatial data from various sources and formats, including remote sensing data, aerial imagery, LiDAR data, and survey data, to create comprehensive environmental datasets.
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Providing support for field data collection activities; QA/QC on data received.
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Developing and implementing spatial models and workflows to simulate and predict environmental processes. This may involve using GIS tools to model factors such as hydrological processes, species distribution, habitat suitability, and land-use changes, to support environmental planning and decision-making.
Position Requirements and Qualifications
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University Degree or technical diploma is required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology, Engineering, Geomatics or Surveying.
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Professional registration or eligibility in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations.
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Work experience in forestry, wildlife, fishery, agriculture, landuse planning or related field.
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Demonstrated knowledge of GIS and remote sensing using ESRI and open source. This includes the ability to acquire, manage and analyze geospatial data; effectively communicating.
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Knowledge of advanced geoprocessing, scripting (i.e., Python, JavaScript and SQL) and automation of GIS workflows.
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Proven experience with LiDAR data, las files, point cloud manipulation, classifications and modelling.
Apply Now
Salary is competitive and based on level of experience and education. Woodlands offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment. Applicants are to submit a cover letter with a resume in a MS Word or PDF format by August 31, 2025. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. For more information visit www.woodlandsnorth.co
• University Degree or technical diploma is required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology, Engineering, Geomatics or Surveying. • Professional registration or eligibility in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations. • Work experience in forestry, wildlife, fishery, agriculture, landuse planning or related field. • Demonstrated knowledge of GIS and remote sensing using ESRI and open source. This includes ability to acquire, manage and analyze geospatial data; effective
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