Geographic Information System Associate (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Talent Acquisition Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a GIS Associate to assist with data collection, analysis, and visualization tasks for various GIS projects. The successful candidate will support decision-making through effective geospatial data management. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 3 years of GIS experience, and proficiency in Esri software. This role emphasizes collaboration and the ability to adapt to new GIS technologies.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Strong experience in managing environmental databases.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new GIS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Convert spatial data between various GIS formats.
• Assist with spatial data editing and updates.
• Collect and ensure the quality of field data.
• Generate raster surfaces from point data using interpolation techniques.
• Perform spatial analysis to assess environmental impacts.
• Design and produce maps adhering to cartographic standards.
• Prepare metadata and assist with data delivery.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Data visualization

Field data quality assurance

GIS software proficiency (Esri, ArcGIS Pro)

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Python scripting

JavaScript

ArcPy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related field

Job description

A leading Talent Acquisition Company in SaudiArabia is seeking a dedicated and skilled GIS Associate to join our team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will assist with various GIS projects by performing data collection, analysis, and visualization tasks. You will work closely with senior GIS professionals to support decision-making processes through accurate geospatial data management and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Convert spatial data between various GIS formats as needed.
• Assist the GIS team with spatial data editing and updates.
• Collect, standardize, and ensure the quality of field data.
• Generate raster surfaces from point data using interpolation techniques.
• Perform spatial analysis by integrating thematic layers and producing statistical outputs to assess environmental impacts.
• Design and produce clear, interpretable maps adhering to cartographic standards.
• Prepare metadata and data dictionaries and assist with data delivery and archival processes.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Proficiency in Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro.
• Strong experience in managing environmental databases.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office settings.
• Preferred experience in Python scripting, JavaScript, and ArcPy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new GIS technologies and methodologies.