National Ocean Spatial Analysis Manager – Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Vancouver, BC

Application deadline: December 7, 2015, 11:59 PM EDT
Reports to: National Ocean Program Director

Why work for CPAWS?

CPAWS is a national charitable organization with 13 chapters across Canada, over 50 staff and hundreds of volunteers who have helped to protect over half a million square kilometres of Canada’s public land and water. The national office leads in developing communications and marketing strategies for the organization to support our conservation vision of protecting at least half of Canada’s public land and water. We value each employee’s creativity and innovation, and offer a collegial work environment and competitive benefits.

Nature & Scope:

In this key position on the national ocean team, the Spatial Analysis Manager will report to the National Director, Ocean Program. Your job is to develop and execute spatial analyses and GIS mapping to support CPAWS ocean conservation campaigns in close consultation with colleagues in CPAWS’ national office and regional chapters. Your job will also entail developing and maintaining a spatial data base to support the ocean conservation program.

You will be responsible for developing and completing innovative spatial analyses that identify conservation opportunities on Canada’s Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic coasts, and obtaining and managing the data necessary to conduct such analyses. You will serve as the CPAWS ocean voice in technology working groups across multiple professional organizations.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

University or college degree in geography, biology, ecology or environmental studies or a related field
An advanced diploma or certificate in Geographic Information Systems (or equivalent) plus 3 years practical experience
Clearly demonstrated breadth and strength of skills in geographic information system technology
Experience creating interactive maps using a variety of platforms and software, including Esri’s ArcGIS, Google Earth, , QGIS, other open source geospatial software
Experience developing, implementing and maintaining a spatial data management system
Experience analyzing and manipulating data sets, including with Marxan decision support tool and Python or other programming software
Experience applying GIS to the marine environment
Familiarity with Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), fisheries, marine ecology
Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound independent recommendations
Strong planning, organizational and multitasking skills, and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
Detail-oriented, dependable, self-confident, independent and budget-minded
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, national and chapter staff, stakeholders and volunteers

Assets

Experience in:

Non-profit sector

Knowledge of:

MPA design theory and principles

Must be eligible for employment in Canada.

Submit applications by email to:
employment@cpaws.org
with the subject line National Ocean Spatial Analysis Manager.

We thank all applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Interviews will be held starting December 11th.

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