Work at LGeo
LGeo is always on the lookout for awesome people to join our team! As a key member of a small team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
What we look for
We provide solutions and insight for an incredible array of clients. As such, a healthy desire to acquire domain expertise beyond the immediate technical task is welcome and encouraged.
Curiosity
We also stand behind the work we deliver - knowing that clients will use our work to make critical decisions. We look for people who stand behind their word and the work they produce.
Confidence
Nearly all projects we deliver require some measure of problem solving. Crucially we are looking for individuals who are able to research, develop and test alternate approaches to complex problems, typically under a deadline.
Creativity
Data is cool! We all enjoy working developing insights into the processes that underpin our society. We are passionate about our work and producing fantastic results. We are looking for individuals with similar attitudes.
Enthusiasm
Critical thinking is essential to our success. The ability to analyze complex information and make informed decisions is crucial in delivering effective solutions to our clients.
Critical Thinking
All the projects that we work on are technical, so your technical capacity is essential. We primarily use GIS, Python and Excel, but other skills and programming languages (Javascript!) are also highly valued.
Technical Prowess
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical, problem solving and communication skills, and have a demonstrated ability to leverage cutting-edge tools and technologies to deliver innovative solutions. If you are passionate about driving change with spatial data, and you possess a strong commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply today! If you don’t see yourself in the jobs below, or nothing is posted right now, but think you still would be an excellent fit for our team, let us know! We are always flexible in our hiring for great people.
Current Positions
Job Title: Junior Geospatial Data Scientist
LGeo Job Level: Project Support (PS1 / IC1)
Posted Date: 09-05-2024
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We are seeking an Junior Geospatial Data Scientist to help us with our diverse array of work, and to help us grow!
The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven insights to empower clients in making informed decisions and support the company in improving its service offerings. Through intermediate analysis or forecasting as well as innovative problem-solving of complex issues, junior analysts aim to uncover actionable insights that drive value for clients and contribute to their success. The Junior Geospatial Data Scientist continuously refines their analytical skills, communicates well both externally and internally and documents their work in order to deliver high-quality solutions to the company and its clients.
The primary requirements of this position are:
Knowledge:
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Possesses working knowledge of subject matter related to urban planning and its various facets (e.g. energy and emissions, housing, population and demographics, etc.)
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Strong Python skills
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Generally, some post-secondary education in a relevant field such as planning, geographic information systems, civil engineering, geography etc.
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Advanced diplomas or certificates in GIS, data science, geomatics engineering or machine learning are preferred
Experience:
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1-2 years experience consulting
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Working knowledge of desktop GIS and/or programmatic data pipelining
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Experience translating data analysis into business and operational insights through analysis, reporting, and visualization
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Working with deadlines and the ability to multitask using strong organizational and time management skills
At LGeo we offer an employee-owned, flexible and inclusive work environment with generous pay and good benefits. We work in a dynamic practice area (applications of geospatial data to urban planning) that is constantly evolving being driven both by local and senior government policy as well as shifting data contexts. Our team is thus creative, collaborative, and always seeking to innovate as we navigate new challenges in deadline-driven work! If you enjoy collaborative, in-person (hybrid / minimum 60% of time) working environments working on multiple related projects then this is the job for you. Our office is located on the vibrant Commercial Drive, and is close to transit, retail and residential hubs!
Our salary range for this position is 65k-85k, dependent on relevant experience.
Much more detail can be found in the full job description, linked in the icon below! We look forward to hearing from you and we thank you for your interest. However, only those selected for first round interviews will be contacted. ​​​​