The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to fulfill a bold commitment: to create a world where people and the planet thrive.
IISD can influence how we manage fresh water like no other think tank on earth because we create scientific understanding of fresh water at our very own freshwater science facility, which then informs the policy recommendations developed by our team of policy analysts.
IISD’s Winnipeg headquarters are located in Treaty 1 territory—the traditional land of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation
About the Position
IISD is launching a new initiative to advance our understanding of Canada’s rivers and human impacts on these complex ecosystems. Our team is looking for an environmental data analysis assistant to help manage large spatial datasets for advanced watershed modelling. The applicant will have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to the development of vast environmental data sets, cutting-edge machine-learning methods, and policy-oriented research.
The applicant should have good organizational skills and should be comfortable using GIS software. Data management skills and knowledge of environmental science or policy, in particular related to freshwater management, would be valuable to the role. Familiarity with programming languages like R, SQL, Python, or JS is also an asset.
Responsibilities
- Processing and extracting spatial data for analysis and modelling.
- Gathering data from public databases or online sources.
- Organizing, reviewing, and cleaning environmental datasets.
- Documenting data systems and processes.
- Proposing solutions to data management problems.
- Providing clear and succinct progress reports when requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Work experience with GIS or completion of at least one course on GIS.
- Data management experience/completion of a course involving data management.
- IISD-ELA will require the completion of a criminal record check and vulnerable sector verification.
Asset Skills
- Knowledge and interest in environmental science or policy, in particular, related to freshwater management.
- Familiarity with programming languages like R, SQL, Python, or JS.
- Creative problem-solving and reasoning.
- Ability to speak French and/or Ojibwe.
Work Conditions
The position will be for remote work. A computer may be provided upon request. Office space may be available according to the successful applicant’s location of residence. The successful applicant may be requested to conduct field visits in Manitoba.
Term: The contract is for a full-time, 4-month term (September 2, 2024 to December 20, 2024).
Compensation: CAD 669 to CAD 894 per week, depending on experience and education. Food and accommodations are included while working on site.
Application deadline: August 23, 2024
Application Procedure
All submissions must be in English. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.
Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for Canada.
Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. Please include the following:
- A CV (no longer than two pages)
- A cover letter (one page)
- IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional)
Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.
IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply for this position. Preference will be given to the equity-deserving groups during the hiring process. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.
IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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