Hydrological and Geospatial Data Analyst
CarbonRun | Posted Nov 4, 2024
Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
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Location: This is a hybrid role, with our headquarters in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A fully remote option may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
Reporting to: Head of Data Analysis & Geochemical Modelling
About CarbonRun
CarbonRun is a Nova Scotian company dedicated to addressing the global climate crisis and restoring freshwater ecosystems. Our mission is to combat climate change, restore aquatic ecosystems, and strengthen communities.
Our Values
CarbonRun strives to provide a supportive environment in which employees have equitable opportunities to achieve their personal best. We value the talents and abilities of our employees and seek to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic environment in which employees and CarbonRun can thrive. Driven by a history in river conservation and scientific research, we are committed to restoring rivers and providing community benefits.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
Canadian Group benefits plan including
Extended health care
Dental care
Life and dependent life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Accidental death and dismemberment
Employee and Family Assistance Plan
Online Doctors virtual care service
Employee Stock Options Plan
Paid time off
Paid vacation time
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment, we invite you to join CarbonRun's team as a Hydrological and Geospatial Data Analyst.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
CarbonRun is an Equal Opportunity employer. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. In your application, feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We are committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace equity and diversity and are committed to equity and support for under-represented groups, combating systemic racism, advocating for the 2SLGBT+ community, promoting our Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Hydrological and Geospatial Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with hydrological data sets, for both chemical and physical data sets. The candidate will have a demonstrated proficiency in R and Python and geographic information systems. As a Hydrological and Geospatial Data Analyst, you will play a key role in gathering, analyzing, mapping, visualizing and interpreting complex data sets, developing insights that support decision-making, and communicating results in a clear and impactful way. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of driving environmental impact through data-driven strategies.
Responsibilities:
Gather data from published literature and from websites.
Conduct data entry, quality assurance and control, and data analysis.
Assist in the development and implementation of quality control measures to ensure the reliability of data.
Interpret analytical data and prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings and observations.
Analyze and interpret large data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
Use R and Python to clean, process, and visualize data.
Develop and maintain GIS mapping solutions for spatial data analysis and reporting.
Communicate findings to key stakeholders using clear, concise reports and visualizations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support data-driven decision-making.
Contribute to the development of automated data processing tools.
Assist in the design and implementation of data models to improve overall data quality.
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data analysis and GIS mapping.
Support the writing and preparation of publications and reports.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth Science or a related field.
Experience working with hydrological and environmental time series data sets.
Experience in watershed geospatial analysis.
Proven experience with R and Python for data analysis and visualization.
Strong GIS mapping experience (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS).
Experience in physical modelling is an asset.
Experience with machine learning and deep learning is an asset.
Experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL) (preferred, but not required).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong teamwork skills.
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively both written and orally.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
Strong project management skills and ability to efficiently get tasks completed.