GIS Analyst

Job Title: GIS Analyst
At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 23,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Land & Resource, the GIS Analyst will work collaboratively with the Land & Resource team to support the Potash Business Unit’s GIS projects, and the responsibilities associated with them. The candidate will join a dynamic team based out of the Saskatoon office.

What you will do:
• Lead GIS data management processes used by the Potash Business Unit, adapting as needed
• Uphold data integrity and quality control, maintaining a single source of truth for business-critical datasets used by the Potash Business Unit
• Oversee GIS-related work delegated to contractors
• Champion ad-hoc GIS analyses requests from the potash operations and other Engineering, Technology & Capital teams
• Collaborate with Mine Technologist, Land & Resource and other support teams on the advancement of technologies relating to LiDAR, photogrammetry, GIS field data collection, and GIS data delivery solutions
• Engage appropriate stakeholder groups as needed
• Develop documentation and procedures for critical tasks as required, adhering to existing standard processes
• Develop and roll-out training for applicable GIS processes
• Troubleshoot data management and data acquisition issues in support of the potash operations
• Support the Mine Technologist, Land & Resource with time-sensitive LiDAR and photogrammetry data acquisition and processing

What you will bring:
• Degree in Geoscience or Engineering required with at least 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field required; or
• Diploma in GIS, Geospatial Technology, Mine Engineering Technology, or other applicable discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience required
• Formal education in the field of geology, GIS, geospatial technology, mine engineering technology, or other applicable field considered an asset
• Experience in potash operations considered an asset
• Commitment to professional and personal development, including the pursuit of courses and seminars that lend to keeping knowledge base current
• Strong computer & software skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated fluency with technical software. Specialized software may be learned on the job
• Ability to adapt to changing timelines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated accountability
• Exceptional organizational, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Tactful and effective communication skills with a variety of people and organizations

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job posting will no longer accept new applications past 11:59 pm on April 3, 2023 (CST). While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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