Junior Geomatics Specialist

**The Opportunity**:
We are seeking someone who is confident in performing skilled technical, administrative, cartographic, and drafting work of a complex nature under supervision of the Geomatics Manager. The job involves cartographic and cosmetic design of GIS products for reports such as Environmental Site Assessment, Industrial Hygiene and Engineering**.** Work assignments require a very high degree of visual concentration and attention to detail. Occasional travel throughout Ontario (Southern and Northern Ontario) may be necessary based on the business need.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Create and maintain a wide variety of GIS data in proper formats and projections.
- Perform quality assurance checks on contractor supplied and internally generated GIS data.
- Follow cartographic and drafting standards and perform quality assurance checks.
- Provides data analysis and mapping products on short notice to all levels of internal and external organizations.
- Performs related duties as required.

**Qualifications, Education, and Skills**:

- Graduated from a Geographic Information Systems program.
- Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) experience such as AutoCAD Civil3D.
- Thorough knowledge of cartographic standards, principles, techniques, projections, and transformations.
- Thorough knowledge of GIS analysis and geoprocessing techniques to perform spatial analysis and manipulate data.
- Working knowledge of current GIS software and related database systems and standard office software systems (MySQL, Access MDB, and Excel).
- Knowledge of basic environmental science, geological and engineering principles.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to check one’s own work.
- Ability to prioritize tasks from multiple project managers and manage one’s own time.
- Ability to clearly communicate project progress, predicted timelines, and challenges, to both the geomatics manager and project managers.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to deal with courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and persuasion when dealing with fellow staff members and outside agencies.
- Ability to organize data according to specifications and document methodology and workflows effectively for a multi-user environment.
- Ability to complete tasks autonomously and with strong problem-solving skills.
- Must be willing to work in variable climatic conditions and be willing to travel to remote locations and work away from home.
- Must have a valid drivers license and reliable means of transportation.
- Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.

**About BluMetric Environmental Inc**:
BluMetric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded environmental consulting and engineering company with expertise across professional and trade disciplines and technologies that allow for the design, fabrication and delivery of sustainable solutions to environmental and water challenges. BluMetric has more than 160 employees operating in ten offices and over 40 years of expertise. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric’s team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Military, Mining and Government clients in Canada and the United States.

BluMetric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarian with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

**To Apply: Please forward your resume and include “Junior Geomatics Specialist # 8-102” in the Subject Line.**

**Job Requisition # - 8-102**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a relevant qualification related to a Geographic Information Systems program?
- Do you have Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) experience such as AutoCAD Civil3D?
- How would you categorize your knowledge in cartographic standards, principles, techniques, projections, and transformations: Basic, Intermediate or Advanced?
- Do you require sponsorship to work in Canada?