Fire Management Geomatics Analyst

Government of Northwest Territories; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories seeks a Fire Management Geomatics Analyst in Fort Smith on a 15-month term. You will apply advanced geomatics and spatial analysis to support wildfire response, risk mitigation, forest management and land planning across the territory.

Reporting to the Manager of Fire Operations, you will lead spatial data projects, provide technical guidance, and evaluate new GIS technologies to meet evolving operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related field with GIS credential or diploma.
• Three years of related experience at analyst level within the last four years.
• Willingness to obtain a passport and meet NWT Driver’s Licence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisition, integration, quality and security of spatial data for fire management.
• Lead advanced GIS projects including analysis, modelling, and data integration.
• Support wildfire planning with history, values at risk, weather and fire danger data.
• Provide expert geomatics advice to regional staff and partners.
• Evaluate emerging GIS technologies and develop geospatial solutions.
• Develop GIS project plans, tools and spatial products for decision-making.

Skills

Geomatics

GIS analysis

Spatial data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography

GIS certificate or diploma

Tools

ArcGIS

GIS software

Job description

Please note: The application deadline for this position is October 21 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Fire Management Geomatics Analyst to join the Department of Environment and Climate Change’s Forest Management Division in Fort Smith on a 15-month term.

This role applies advanced geomatics and spatial analysis to one of the NWT’s most operationally important programs. You will develop the data, mapping, analytical tools and geospatial products used to support wildfire response, risk mitigation, forest management and land and resource planning across the territory.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Fire Operations, you will serve as the senior technical specialist in geomatics for the Forest Management Division. You will manage spatial data, conduct advanced GIS analysis, support fire management planning and provide technical guidance to regional staff. The role also works closely with Informatics, the NWT Centre for Geomatics and other partners to evaluate emerging technologies and develop solutions to complex geospatial challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the acquisition, integration, quality and security of vector, raster and other spatial data used by the fire management program.
• Lead technical GIS projects involving advanced spatial analysis, modelling, mapping and integration of data from multiple sources.
• Support wildfire planning through analysis of fire history, values at risk, weather, fire danger information and other spatial datasets.
• Provide expert geomatics advice and troubleshooting support to regional fire management and GIS staff.
• Evaluate emerging GIS technologies, applications and data sources and develop solutions to evolving operational requirements.
• Develop GIS project plans, analytical tools, automated processes and spatial products to support research, planning and operational decision-making.

Qualifications

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A bachelor’s degree in Geography or a natural resource management-related field, combined with one of the following:
• A certificate or diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from a recognized technical institute; or
• Demonstrated completion of a core GIS curriculum within the degree program that is equivalent to a GIS certificate or diploma.
• Candidates must also have three years of related and current experience gained within the last four years at the analyst level.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• The incumbent must be willing and able to obtain a valid passport and meet the NWT Class 5 Driver’s Licence requirement.

Learn More

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit: