Junior GIS Specialist

Natural Forces is a privately-owned, high growth, leading Canadian clean energy developer that delivers projects in partnership with Indigenous Communities and Nations, CEDCs, Municipalities and other local communities across Canada, and Ireland. Natural Forces is an asset owner and retains ownership in our projects long term. Our passion is to build relationships that allow us to harness renewable energy resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.

You will be joining a team that places a high value on employee growth, sustainability, and a healthy work environment.

Who are we looking for?

Natural Forces is seeking a candidate to fill the new role of Junior GIS Specialist to support our team members. This is a full-time position based at our head office in downtown Halifax that will require occasional travel within Canada. The primary objective of the role is to support the maintenance and enhance the organization’s geospatial processes. The primary responsibilities of the role will be to:

· Support the development of various renewable energy projects across Canada

· Assist with the identification of new project sites

· Manage the companies’ geographic datasets

· Review and understand federal, provincial and municipal legislation and policy related to developing renewable energy projects in Canada

Key Tasks and Duties

Mapping and Modelling

· Identify suitable new project sites using various software, such as ArcGIS, WindPro, Google Earth, etc.

· Produce maps to communicate the characteristics of project sites for various audiences and purposes

· Complete comprehensive constraint analyses for new project sites using diverse datasets

· Create preliminary project layouts based on constraint analyses

· Model and interpret sound, shadow, and visual impact assessments for new projects

· Conduct and interpret greenhouse gas reduction assessments for new projects

Geographic Data Management

· Assist in developing and implementing a geographic data storage and use protocol

· Procure and maintain GIS datasets from government and other sources

· Continually research industry best practices and innovative approaches to geographic data management

· Liaise with Esri staff to maintain our licensing and identify additional available resources

Other Duties

· Produce reports to communicate findings from constraint analyses and the identification of new project sites

· Develop an understanding of federal, provincial, and regional legislation and policy related to the development of renewable energy projects

· Assist with other activities related to the development of renewable energy projects, as needed

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

· Experience in excel, database management

· Experience with GIS software is an asset, but is not considered mandatory · Fluent in French

Additional information

· Send cover letter & CV to ***email_hidden*** with subject title Junior GIS Specialist

· Please include a detailed cover letter and resume

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our clean energy mission

Natural Forces provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We celebrate diversity and commit to an inclusive environment where all voices are valued and heard. We strive to make an equitable organization for our staff, stakeholders, and partners.