Geospatial Developer
Location
Victoria, BC
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications for this position to careers@tula.org
About the Tula Foundation
The Tula Foundation is an independent charitable foundation rooted in British Columbia with global interests and outreach. We have used our facilities and resources to create a vast network of collaborators from academia, government agencies, and First Nations. Our collective efforts have catalyzed an enormous quantity of science, education, and stewardship. Our divisions include:
Hakai Institute - an active, engaged scientific research institution with ecological observation stations on Calvert Island and Quadra Island. Known for the long-term research we do on BC’s coast, for the scientific papers we publish, and for the compelling media we create.
Media - a division showcasing the work we all do through video and award-winning journalism.
Tula Health (TulaSalud) - an area that supports health systems for developing countries, particularly Guatemala’s rural indigenous communities, by providing education and resources.
With hundreds of staff and collaborators working from facilities in Victoria, Vancouver, Campbell River, Quadra Island, Calvert Island, and at remote sites across BC, Tula has plenty of on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure to make sure everyone has the tools they need to continue doing amazing work.
Position Summary
Hakai is currently seeking an experienced geospatial developer to join our Geospatial Technologies team. The successful candidate will play a key role in a dynamic team focused on collecting, transforming, analyzing, visualizing, and distributing powerful spatial data products. In this role, you will work closely with Hakai and affiliate research scientists to design, develop, and maintain geospatial applications and tools. Additionally, you will utilize GIS technologies, spatial databases, and web mapping frameworks to support data visualization, analysis, and the automation of geospatial processes.
This full time position is located in our waterfront office in beautiful Victoria, BC. You can learn more about working at Hakai online at www.hakai.org/careers and tour our Victoria facilities at www.hakai.org/victoria.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain geospatial applications using programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.
Integrate and manage spatial data from various sources, including airborne lidar, imagery, and hyperspectral data, drone imagery, and spaceborne remote sensing data,
Identify tasks in geospatial workflows that can be automated
Work with geospatial databases (e.g., PostGIS, SQL Server) for efficient data storage, federation, and dissemination.
Assist with Machine learning / AI development.
Develop web-based mapping applications using frameworks like ArcGIS and Mapbox.
Perform spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data visualization in a variety of environmental research application areas.
Collaborate with Geospatial data specialists and software developers to optimize geospatial workflows.
Skills & Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Geography, Earth Sciences, GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
2-5 years of experience in geospatial development.
Proficiency in Python (e.g.,GDAL and Rasterio) and/or JavaScript (e.g., React.js, Mapbox GL JS).
Experience using Docker and Docker Compose.
Experience using Amazon Web Services.
Experience with GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) and web mapping technologies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise Development and Administration
Bonus Points
Background in drones, airborne LiDAR and imaging, Spaceborne optical remote sensing.
Background in cryosphere (snow and ice), geohazards, watershed ecology, coastal ecology, oceanography, or other environmental science field
Experience with cloud optimized data formats - STAC, COG, COPC.
Why Work at Hakai
We are an engaged, energetic, creative, collaborative team
Dynamic work environment with new challenges regularly
Competitive salary and extended medical benefits
Commitment to excellence at all levels
Learn more at www.hakai.org/careers
Benefits
Salary to be negotiated
Competitive Benefits Package
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Please ensure that your cover letter speaks to the Tula Foundation and Hakai Institute, and what our organizations are trying to achieve, and how you would relate to this.
Experience:
similar: 2 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-05-01