Data/GIS Analyst

Responsibilities

• Support the ingestion, processing, and management of site characterization and environmental monitoring data within NWMO Site Characterization data systems.
• Provide user support, guidance, and training for data management tools and workflows, including preparation of user documentation and delivery of instructional support to facilitate effective system use.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to support analysis and interpretation of site characterization and environmental monitoring data.
• Review, evaluate, and quality assure site characterization and environmental data from internal teams and external contractors to ensure compliance with NWMO’s Quality Assurance protocols.
• Interface with NWMO IT and external vendors to support system functionality and data integration activities.
• Assist in the configuration and maintenance of data management platforms (including setup of data structures, workflows, and user interfaces).
• Maintain metadata and documentation related to datasets and workflows.
• Support ongoing improvement of data workflows, tools, and system usability
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A 4-year Bachelor’s degree majoring in Science, Computer Information Systems (CIS),Management Information Systems (MIS) or equivalent.
• Professional experience working with site characterization or environmental monitoring datasets.
• A period of over 2 years and up to and including 4 years experience working with structured data systems and/or relational databases in a highly procedurally regulated environment.
• Experience supporting data processing, transformation, or integration workflows; including familiarity with data quality assurance and validation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a high-pace environment.
• Must be proactive and able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Knowledge of natural sciences and the management of analytical and field collected data.
• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

It is an asset to have experience with:

• Kisters Wiski water resource management tool or similar environmental data management systems
• Configuration or support of data management platforms
• Data import, transformation, or ETL-type processes
• SQL or working with relational databases
• Scripting or data processing tools (e.g. Python, PowerShell, or similar)
• Experience working with environmental monitoring data (e.g. water quality, hydrometric, or climate data)

Other Information

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.

Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.

Current employees may continue working from their existing work location/arrangements until their role is required at site.

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.

The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being.  As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce.  The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you require accommodation, please contact us.

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure full consideration.

The NWMO is committed to a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. While we sincerely appreciate every expression of interest, only those candidates selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.