Entry-Level Data Technician

Job Description

Job Description

One growing team. One single-minded goal.

To innovate intuitive, responsive products to make environmental professionals' work lives easier.

ERIS has been providing critical risk and historical information on properties in Canada since 1999. In late 2013, ERIS launched in the United States, as the first and only company to provide environmental risk information for both countries. ERIS delivers accurate, comprehensive, and innovative on-demand database research services quickly and with a service-first attitude.

Position Overview :

ERIS has an immediate opportunity for a Data Technician position. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to the collection and updating of ERIS’ data assets : researching and obtaining data, as well as completing other data-pipeline and data tasks as required, including preliminary analysis of collected data and quality assurance projects. This is an entry level full-time hybrid position at our Toronto office, working 35 hours per week.

Specific Responsibilities and Daily Tasks :

• Requesting and downloading of environmental and property-related information from government agencies, including requests by email, FOIA; using tools for exporting and automated downloading
• Data pipeline tasks including data collection, preliminary analysis and assessment of collected data, analysis of moved records, expanding responsibilities with experience
• Creating and maintaining strong relationships with external data providers ranging from Freedom of Information offices, private sources, and key departmental contacts throughout the provinces, states, and federal governments
• Researching and prospecting for new data and information that can be implemented in our reports
• Supporting Data Analysts with database analysis, in Excel, Access, Oracle and ArcGIS Pro, and file preparation for data processing
• Assisting with other data-related tasks as required, including address cleaning and data cleaning.

Required Experience, Knowledge & Skills :

What We Offer :

If you are excited about this opportunity and feel it aligns with your strengths, interests and aspirations, we encourage you to submit your thoughtful cover letter and resume.

While ERIS is a progressive, AI-forward company, we value and appreciate authentic writing that reflects your personal style.

ERIS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. We are an equal opportunity employer; we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our team and communities. Should you need accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at : .

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls please.