Overview

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of Canada’s leading conservation organizations, is seeking a Remote Sensing Analyst to support the classification of boreal wetland mapping projects and to provide GIS technical support (e.g., analytical, cartographic, and database management) specific to GIS/mapping projects.

The Remote Sensing Analyst will be responsible for undertaking the classification of various wetland/land cover mapping projects, working with a team of other Remote Sensing Analysts/Specialists, to support DUC’s vision and strategies. As a member of the National Boreal Program team, you will provide remote sensing technical expertise and leadership to internal clients and collaborate with external partners to meet DUC’s mission and implement mapping project components.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in the classification of boreal wetland mapping initiatives in accordance with internal protocols and standards.
• Support image processing tasks, archiving and distribution of remotely sensed data.
• Assist in helicopter and/or fixed-wing field data collection and assist in managing field logistics.
• Help support, design, and implement research related to the development of wetland classification/inventory.
• Compile project reports, metadata and proposals as required.
• Identify, gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data/imagery from internal or external sources (e.g., USGS, Google Earth Engine, etc.).
• Create maps and graphs for presentations, technical papers, or reports.
• Support the compilation of wetland inventory project
  metadata and other documentation.
• Participate in project teams providing GIS support, spatial analysis, modeling and decision support.
• Write scripts (e.g. Python, R) as required.

Requirements

• University degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a related environmental science.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ work experience using GIS/Image Analysis software.
• Solid understanding and experience working with ESRi ArcGIS and associated extensions; image processing software (e.g., PCI, ERDAS, SNAP, etc.).
• Experience working with various satellite imagery (e.g., Landsat, Sentinel-1 and -2, etc.).
• Experience performing image interpretation (e.g. with Google Earth, aerial imagery, etc.).
• Understanding of remote sensing concepts and products, such as image types (e.g., optical, SAR, LiDAR, etc.) and processing steps.
• Excellent cartographic skills in developing various communication delivery products.
• Proven knowledge of geographic and cartographic principles (e.g., projections and datums).
• Ability to work independently, and also within a team.
• Efficient learner, with strong ability to follow workflow instructions.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet rigid deadlines.
• Ability to travel to remote communities throughout Canada.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license is required.
• Solid understanding and experience working with Microsoft suite.
• Understanding or working experience with object-based image analysis (OBIA) software (e.g., eCognition) is a highly desirable asset.
• Landscape ecology background or prior experience with wetland ecosystems is an asset.