Gis & Mapping Specialist

5 days ago

Winnipeg, Canada HTFC Planning & Design Full time

**ABOUT HTFC**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The GIS & Mapping Specialist plays an important role in bringing stories, data, and landscapes to life through mapping. This permanent full-time position supports HTFC’s planning and design teams by managing GIS data, creating clear and accurate maps, and helping staff integrate spatial tools into their everyday work.It’s a role for someone who enjoys both technical precision and creative problem-solving — someone who values working as part of a team and sees mapping as a way to communicate ideas and relationships, not just information. You’ll support planners and designers across a range of projects, occasionally travel to communities within Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Ontario (typically 1-4 days per trip), and contribute to building GIS capacity for HTFC and our community partners.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Organize and maintain HTFC’s GIS database.
- Produce clear, accurate, high-quality maps and visual materials for reports, presentations, and community engagement.
- Support planners and designers with mapping, analysis, and data requests.
- Maintain data integrity, version control, and metadata for all GIS layers.
- Prepare base maps and fieldwork tools for planning and design projects.
- Coordinate with project leads to ensure mapping products meet client needs.
- Provide mentorship and support to staff and partner community members learning GIS tools.
- Contribute to HTFC’s collaborative, interdisciplinary team culture.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- **Must-Haves**:_
- Strong understanding of cartographic principles and attention to visual quality.
- Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Strong work ethic and high efficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Comfort working respectfully with Indigenous, rural, and remote communities.
- **Nice-to-Haves**:_
- Background or experience in planning, design, geography, environment, communication, Indigenous studies, natural resources etc.
- Familiarity with CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, or report layout/design.
- Experience mentoring others in GIS or supporting community capacity-building.
- Knowledge of Indigenous languages or cultures.
- Familiarity with past versions of ESRI GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcMap).

**WHY WORK WITH HTFC**

HTFC offers a flexible and supportive workplace where learning and professional growth are part of everyday work. You’ll join a hard-working collaborative team that values curiosity, mentorship, and shared success.We provide an excellent health and life insurance package, ongoing professional development support, and opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects that make a real difference.Our office is located in Winnipeg’s East Exchange District, a bright, creative space equipped with fitness facilities, showers, and secure bike storage, with easy access to the river walk and public transit.

**DETAILS & HOW TO APPLY**

**Location**: On-site in Winnipeg, MB (remote work (one day per week) available after first year of employment).

**Salary**: To be confirmed with the applicant based on their level of experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until **Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11:59p.m.**

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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