Data Manager

About The Organization

Habitat an environmental consulting firm whose mission is to accelerate the ecological transition by turning ambitions into concrete, sustainable actions.

We help a wide range of organizations integrate environmental considerations into the heart of their strategic decisions. Our work is grounded in recognized expertise in modeling, biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem services assessment, and sustainable land-use planning.

Job Summary

As part of its growth, Habitat is seekinga data manager. The person in this role is responsible for managing, analyzing, leveraging, and optimizing data related to the company and client projects. He or she designs, develops, and maintains the infrastructure, tools, and workflows that enable the collection, storage, analysis, dissemination, and effective use of data.

She supports teams in data management and in selecting related methods and tools. She also contributes to the development of new approaches, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and interactive tools such as dashboards, to improve operational efficiency and the quality of the analyses produced.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Project Collaboration
• Participate in client projects as an analyst, working alongside project managers and the relevant teams.
• Participate in internal follow-up meetings and meetings with clients.
• Acquire, prepare, organize, and analyze geospatial data from various sources.
• Perform the required analyses using established methods, tools, and workflows.
• Review and validate the data and results produced.
• Ensure the management, version control, archiving, and confidentiality of data and analytical scripts
• Project Data Management and Governance
• Develop and optimize data management, storage, and archiving structures.
• Establish and document the processes for data collection, integration, validation, transformation, and retention.
• Design and maintain the databases, services, and infrastructure needed for the projects.
• Serve as a resource person for data management, quality, and use.
• Advise teams on data management needs, guidelines, and opportunities for improvement.
• Solution Development and Innovation
• Design, develop, and maintain digital tools for data analysis, management, and sharing.
• Develop and deploy advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning solutions.
• Set up and maintain the technical environments necessary for the development and deployment of solutions.
• Contribute to the development of new tools, methods, and approaches.
• Optimize workflows and digital tools to improve team efficiency.
• Reporting of Results and Documentation
• Produce datasets, maps, charts, tables, and other materials for presenting results.
• Develop dashboards, interactive applications, visualizations, and reports.
• Interpret and explain the results in layman's terms to make them easier to understand and to facilitate decision-making.
• Document and annotate scripts to ensure reproducibility and knowledge transfer.
• Ensure that R&D work is properly documented in collaboration with the scientific management team.

DESIRED PROFILE AND HIRING CRITERIA

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, data science, geomatics, or a related field.
• Advanced programming skills in R, Python, and SQL, as well as in script development and process automation
• Advanced skills in the manipulation and analysis of vector and raster geospatial data
• Proficiency in developing interactive applications and dashboards
• Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS and knowledge of coordinate systems and projections

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in applied geomatics and environmental issues
• Ability to explain technical concepts in layman's terms
• Ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team and on multiple projects at the same time
• Written and verbal communication (French and English)

Strengths

• Experience with Docker
• Work experience in a similar position at a company

Why choose Habitat

Flexible work arrangements that allow for an optimal balance between work and personal life

Hybrid work model: remote work and an office located in Mile-End with a view of Mount Royal

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

An organization offering strategic challenges and opportunities for growth

A committed and collaborative team, driven by the values of innovation and sustainability

A meaningful mission: actively contributing to the ecological transition and the preservation of biodiversity

Working conditions

Salary: $65,000 to $90,000, depending on experience

Permanent, full-time position: 35 hours per week – possibility of a 6-month contract

Desired start date: as soon as possible, no later than fall 2026

Hybrid work arrangement: remote work and the Mile-End office

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada

Application Process

Application deadline: September 7, 2026

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Habitat the right to conduct interviews before the deadline.

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