GIS Data Technologist

In order to ensure your application is received byNAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our

Careers site at  www.nait.ca / careers

Please Note : This is a temporary

position ending on or before December 31, 2026, with the possibility of

extension.

NAIT’s Centre for Data

Management and Visualization (CDMV) is seeking a technically skilled Geospatial

Database Specialist to lead the design, development, and optimization of

geospatial data infrastructure for our organization and collaborators. This position

requires a strong foundation in computer science and GIS, with the ability to

architect scalable geospatial databases, implement automation pipelines, and

ensure secure, sovereignty-focused data management.

As a key contributor to

the Indigenous Community-led Atlas (ICA) projects, this role will drive the

creation of robust hybrid data environments that combine relational geospatial

databases with unstructured media content. You will enable advanced workflows

for mapping, analysis, and visualization by integrating spatial data,

automating processes, and supporting custom GIS tool development. Through this

work, you will help build a modern, ethical, and accessible geospatial

infrastructure that strengthens capacity in Indigenous communities.

Key

Responsibilities :

Geospatial Database Design &

Management

Consult

with internal staff and community partners to assess spatial data needs and

availability

Collect,

clean, convert, and format spatial data from various sources, including GPS,

remote sensing, and open data portals

Architect

and maintain relational geospatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL / PostGIS) for

large-scale spatial datasets.

Implement

data models and indexing strategies to optimize performance for

gigabyte-to-terabyte-scale data lakes.

Design

and maintain a geospatial library in standard formats (e.g., GeoJSON, Shapefile,

GDB, KML)

Ensure

compliance with data sovereignty principles through secure, remote-access

solutions without web connectivity.

Automation

& Workflow Development

Develop

scripts and tools (Python and SQL inside and outside of the Esri software

suite; ArcGIS Arcade, within the Esri suite) to automate ETL processes and

streamline data pipelines from database to GIS platforms in either Esri or Open-source

platforms (QGIS).

Integrate

workflows with desktop and open-source GIS software for analysis and

visualization.

Create

documentation and training resources to support the adoption of automated

processes for both NAIT’s internal data lake, and our Indigenous Community

Partners.

Data

Integration & Quality Assurance

Design

and enforce metadata standards and QA protocols for geospatial datasets.

Manage

interoperability between structured geospatial data and unstructured

media / document repositories.

Collaboration

& Innovation

Support

knowledge transfer through internal training and documentation

Consult

with internal teams and community partners to align database architecture with

project needs.

Evaluate

emerging open-source geospatial technologies and recommend solutions for

ongoing scalability and security.

Skills & Abilities :

• Experience with Esri and Open-source GIS software

Knowledge of PostgreSQL / PostGIS and

relational database design for spatial data.

Proficiency in Python, SQL, and

scripting for automation and ETL workflows.

Experience with geospatial data

formats (GeoJSON, Shapefile, raster / DEM) and standards.

Familiarity with metadata standards

and data quality assurance processes

Excellent attention to detail and

ability to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Strong analytical and

problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex spatial data.

Excellent communication skills, both

written and verbal, with the ability to translate present complex technical

concepts recommendations to diverse audiences.

Self-motivated, proactive, and able

to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous data

governance frameworks (e.g., OCAP®, CARE)

Experience working with Indigenous

organizations or in intercultural GIS contexts

Familiarity with cloud-based GIS

services or APIs (e.g., ArcGIS REST, Leaflet, Mapbox)

Knowledge of UI / UX for geospatial

application interfaces

Qualifications :

Post-secondary education in GIS,

Geomatics, Computer Science, Spatial Data Analytics, or a related technical

field

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

applications such as Word, Excel, MS Teams is required

Minimum 12 months of related

experience

Applicants with

education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials

evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications

Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Remuneration :  $49,161.84

Research Technologist II).

This

position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)

Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter

to be considered for this opportunity.

About

NAIT

We

are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that

makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and

partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration,

celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People

are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and

wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth.

In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between

Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT

supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for

on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the

role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within

Canada.

NAIT

is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and

cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and

our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a

proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we

encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will

be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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