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Job Title


Geospatial Scientist


Company : Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) https://static


Location : Saskatoon, division no. 11


Created : 2026-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Why SRC? With more than 350 employees and over 75 years of experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canadas second largest research and technology organization. We help clients from across the world solve complex technology challenges, seize new opportunities, and reduce their environmental impact. Our employees make a difference. We hire people who are passionate about their work because we are passionate about making a positive impact in our province and beyond. We recognize the important value of worklife balance, and our employees enjoy generous time off. SRC also offers many other benefits such as flexible retirement and savings options, insured benefits, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program, and an outstanding team environment. Overview The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is seeking a Geospatial Scientist to anchor SRCs geomatics and spatial data infrastructure while supporting climate and climateresilience initiatives. This position will focus on transforming, structuring, and analyzing complex spatial and environmental data. This role will have the opportunity to support climate vulnerability, hazard and risk work for government and industry clients. Accountabilities Design, implement, and maintain spatial data models, ETL workflows, and geospatial data standards across projects Administer and support ArcGIS Enterprise, spatial databases, and associated services Provide GIS design, development, advisory services, mapping, analysis, administration, data management, and analytical services for integrated data management systems for internal and external clients Automate GIS and data management tasks using scripting tools such as Python and SQL Develop and implement quality control and quality assurance standards and processes Support acquisition, processing, and analysis of remote sensing data from satellite, aerial, UAV, and LiDAR Integrate geospatial workflows with advanced analytics, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, thirdparty databases, and enterprise systems Contribute to climateinformed hazardmapping, vulnerability, and risk assessments Integrate climate and hydrologic datasets, projections and monitoring data into geospatial workflows Participate in proposal development and identification of new opportunities in geomatics and climate resilience Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Geomatics, or Geography, with a minimum of 5 years of data management and enterprise GIS experience Experience with the Saskatchewan Geospatial Imagery Collective (SGIC) is strongly preferred Proficiency with ArcGIS, spatial databases, SQL, and scripting Experience with drone operation, imagery acquisition, and geospatial image processing is an asset Experience in climate services, adaptation, risk assessment, or related environmental applications is an asset Valid Class 5 drivers licence; field work may be required Skills Team player with effective interpersonal, multitasking, and problemsolving skills Excellent communication skills to work with clients ensuring service standards are met Detailoriented with the ability to work on a variety of different projects simultaneously Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams The chosen candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30days of receipt. This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Deadline to apply is March20, 2026. To Apply Please apply with your resume and cover letter via the careers section of our website Please indicate on your application where you heard about the position as SRC works with several partners to support an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to engage and empower all people so they can successfully achieve their professional goals. As SRC strives to build a representative workforce, applications are encouraged from persons of Indigenous ancestry. #J-18808-Ljbffr