Indigenous-led cumulative effects framework

Contract: GIS Data Analyst
Company: Regenative Design
Location: Can work remotely from anywhere in Canada

Regenative Design is an interdisciplinary consulting firm with our main office located in the territory of the shíshálh nation on the Sunshine Coast of BC and carrying out projects nation-wide with our expertise focused primarily in BC and the Yukon. We are skilled and experienced consultants, planners, communications and engagement specialists, strategic thinkers and creative problem solvers. RegenativeDesign.com

GIS Data Analyst

Regenative Design Ltd. is looking for an independent contractor who specializes in GIS and coding for a 6-month, part-time contract position until the end of 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience with cumulative effects frameworks, monitoring and evaluation, and First Nations governance.

Duties

• Provide technical support for the development of an Indigenous-led cumulative effects framework, including spatial data analysis and programming (Python) for modelling and scenario development.
• Lead the technical build of the system, with direction from the Project Manager
• Provide support for the development of a data inventory and gap analysis
• Assist with warehousing spatial data for the client, enterprise management, and keeping spatial information coming from other sources up to date in the client’s system
• Support the development of a current conditions assessment using spatial analysis
• Conduct spatial analysis to build suitable feature layers and maps to support the framework
• Develop code to integrate spatial and a-spatial information into R to automate aggregation and analysis steps
• Assist with the design of an output for the system that supports a decision support tool for the client
• Engage with the client’s expert team and present to them for deliberation and decision-making
• Provide mentoring and training to the client to embed the system in their processes

Required skills

• Proficient in the ESRI work environment, including ArcPro and ArcGIS Online
• Experience working with First Nations and First Nations governance, ideally on mapping, monitoring, or other land-based projects
• Experience with inventory and warehousing of spatial and a-spatial information
• Experience with building a cumulative effects framework, including working with various types of quantitative and qualitative indicators and data sets and modeling thresholds, triggers, and scenarios using GIS and R-script or Python automations.
• Programming experience, including the ability to build data aggregation, analysis and modelling scripts.
• Great cartographic/design skills
• Experience with remote-sensing
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and experience presenting complex designs to audiences so that they understand them.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate with a small team online
• A systems thinker who understands adaptive management concepts and environmental design

Position Criteria

• This is a freelance contract position
• Contractor provides all their own software
• Can work remotely from anywhere in Canada
• 15-20 hrs/week between 830-530 pacific time
• $75 - $85/ hour depending on skills and experience
• Ideal start date is June 1st and end date of December 31st
• May require limited travel for in-person meetings within Canada
• Contract may be extended

To apply, please provide a CV and cover letter to: hiring@regenativedesign.com

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The role is open until filled but early applications are encouraged. Only candidates that are interviewed will be contacted regarding the outcome of the recruitment process.