GIS and Lidar Technician

Position Summary

The GIS and Lidar Technician supports the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute’s (ABMI) Vegetation Regeneration Mapping project within the Imaging Center’s Operations Team. Key responsibilities include quality control of lidar datasets, delineating linear features such as seismic lines, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of geospatial data. This role requires strong GIS and technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to apply geospatial solutions.

Responsibilities

Linear Feature Delineation

• Analyze and interpret satellite and lidar data to update spatial datasets.
• Add or delete vertices, create new polyline features, and identify valid linear features.
• Become familiar with Alberta’s land surface features including topography and human footprint, focusing on the Boreal Forest natural region.

Quality Control of Lidar Datasets

• Inspect lidar datasets for errors using derivative products (e.g., DEMs, CHMs).
• Document errors accurately and efficiently.
• Correct errors using tools like LasTools and Global Mapper.
• Perform data accuracy checks and calculate lidar statistics.

Accuracy, Productivity, and Collaboration

• Perform quality assurance and quality control on outputs before submission, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Implement strategies to maintain focus and productivity during repetitive tasking
• Summarize and export GIS information as required for analyses and distributing output information
• Contribute to documentation, including standard operating procedures, metadata, and job aids.
• Collaborate and communicate clearly with team members to address and resolve uncertainties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary diploma in GIS, remote sensing, natural resource science, geography, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven ability in GIS digitization techniques and spatial data interpretation.

Technical Proficiency

• Experience with GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, and LasTools.
• Capability to address data quality and accuracy challenges.
• Ability to troubleshoot data or software problems.
• Familiarity with Python or R is an asset.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants must reside in Alberta or be willing to relocate.

Location - Alberta
Position - Full time (40hrs/week)
Start - January 2, 2025
Term - 3 months
Salary -$20-25/hr

If you are interested in the position please email your resume and cover letter to Stephanie Andrews: sandrew1@ualberta.ca

This position may be partially funded by subsidy programs with specific funding requirements. In your cover letter, confirm if you meet the following criteria with a single response: "Yes, I meet the funding criteria" or "No, I do not meet the funding criteria." Do not provide individual answers to each criterion, as specifics are not required. 

Criteria: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee; legally entitled to work in Canada; valid SIN; age under 30.