Remote GIS Technician/Drafter

At Ambipar, we invest in our employees and take pride in fostering growth as you work towards a career in the environmental industry. We offer an energetic, dynamic, and supportive team environment, shaping you to be a leader in your role. Our dedication includes many perks, such as:

• Health & Dental Benefits


• Health Spending Account


• RRSP Matching Program


• Growth Opportunities & Mentorship


• Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement


• Flex Days


• Employee Assistance Program


• Work from Home

Ambipar is a multidisciplinary firm that provides a wide range of environmental, emergency response, industrial services, marine services, and training. Opportunity exists for you to grow and learn more about these industries within Ambipar.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Ambipar. is currently seeking a GIS Technician/Drafter based out of Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta. This position can be offered remote/’work from home’.

RESPONSIBILITIES AT HAND / WHAT YOUR DAYS WILL CONSIST OF

• Utilizing AutoCAD, ArcGIS and QGIS to develop professional site plans, figures and cross sectional diagrams for spill response, environmental assessment/remediation/reclamation and emergency preparedness planning projects.


• Working amongst a team of professionals on project tasks related to GIS, GPS and spatial data interpretation, and topographic, geographic and hydrogeological mapping for client deliverables.


• Provide guidance with calculation of key site metrics such as distances to environmental receptors, site dimensions, surficial areas and excavation volumes.


• Assist in developing process and optimizing current computer/software programs from data acquisition to data presentation and project tracking.


• Follow the requirements of the quality program, including potential reporting peer review and operations audits.


• Complete SOPs, build figure templates, conduct training and adapt to additional responsibilities as required by the Ambipar Operations and Technical Teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or related discipline.


• Proficiency and experience using AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS and other GIS software.

DESIRED SKILLS | IS THIS YOU?

• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all tasks.


• Willingness to join an on-call schedule with evening/weekend coverage for emergency client deliverables.


• Proven problem-solving abilities, with a strong capacity to make informed, effective decisions in dynamic environments.


• Exceptional team collaboration skills, fostering productive and seamless communication across divisions.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to leverage the full suite of tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.


• Critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling the ability to assess situations, identify key issues, and develop actionable solutions.


• Time management expertise, with the ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities without compromising quality.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Does this sound like you? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you and potentially have you join our team!

This posting will remain open until suitable candidates have been selected. We thank all applicants for applying and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.