GIS Analyst
Job Description | Closing date: July 8th, 2024
Date: June 18, 2024
North Slave Métis Alliance (NSMA) is an Indigenous organization that represents s.35 Aboriginal rights-bearing Indigenous Métis people of the Great Slave Lake area. Our mandate includes protection of our members' Aboriginal rights, environment, and cultural heritage.
We are hiring 1 full time staff to join our Lands & Culture Department as a GIS Analyst. This individual will support the North Slave Métis Alliance in achieving their mandate through the development of a comprehensive geographic information (GIS) and traditional knowledge database. This database will support our community members in managing land and water across our traditional territory.
Job Type: Full-time, 1-year term with potential of extension (37.5 hours/week Monday-Friday)
Location: Yellowknife, NWT Canada (in-person)
Compensation: $40-45/hour (dependent on candidate experience)
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Responsibilities:
Conduct traditional knowledge mapping interviews with community members (transcribe, digitize, analyze)
Build GIS database with open-source data and traditional knowledge
Manage NSMA’s internal archive and maintain record keeping
Develop summary reports bringing western and traditional knowledge together (to co-produce knowledge)
Actively contribute and participate in organizational meetings, training, and other functions (e.g., fieldwork)
Coordinate and lead projects and administrative tasks (e.g., facilitating meetings, developing materials, taking meeting minutes, etc.).
Locate and apply to various funding opportunities (writing and submitting funding applications).
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, geomatics, geography, land use planning, Indigenous knowledge systems or similar.
Experience with mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS), qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVIVO), Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience conducting oral history interviews.
Basic understanding of the nature of Aboriginal rights in Canada and ongoing land claims negotiations in the NWT.
Holds Class 5 driver’s license.
A successful candidate will hold:
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Advanced written and verbal communication. You hold the ability to transform highly technical information into plain language summaries.
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work well independently with initiative as well as collaborative in a team setting.
Desirable Assets:
Master’s degree in a relevant field (environment, geography, geomatics, etc.)
Experience in engagement and consultation with Indigenous peoples.
Experience with Adobe Suite
Basic cartographic design skills
Willingness and ability to work on-the-land, often in remote locations alongside community members.
Proficiency in budget management (applying to funding, managing funds)
Experience with social media platforms for the purpose of community outreach and engagement
Previous experience in a Project Management role.
Benefits:
Pension Plan
Paid time off
Extended health and dental plan
Competitive salary and signing package
Access to continuous training and professional development
Access to organizational vehicles, gear and equipment for work-related purposes
Coverage for travel on-the-land and for professional development (e.g., conferences)
Reporting: Report directly to Lands & Culture Manager
Application: Send resume and cover letter to Jess Smart (jessica.smart@nsma.net) by July 8th - please include the job title in the email subject line.
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