Junior Consultant and Project Coordinator, GIS & Technical Services

Shared Value Solutions 

Shared Value Solutions (SVS) is an environmental and community development consulting firm. Our team includes folks who are skilled in science, cultural heritage, planning, and regulatory fields who work alongside First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Nations across Canada. We support Indigenous Nations with technical guidance, regulatory advice, peer reviews, planning, and negotiation strategies related to major resource development projects. At the heart of our work is a commitment to braiding Indigenous Knowledge with Western science to advance our clients' goals of prosperity, stewardship, and self-determination. 

Our Work Culture 

At SVS, we value the ambitions and passions of our team members, both professionally and personally. To support work-life balance, we offer flexible hours, remote work options, and time-in-lieu. We aim for this position to align with your life goals rather than detract from them. Our work is guided by the priorities of our community partners, including seasonal calendars (harvest seasons, festivals, etc.) and project deadlines. Through strong communication and mutual support, we create a work environment that fosters both personal well-being and professional growth. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity 

SVS is committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, women, members of the global majority (visible minorities), LGBTQ2S+ individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and if you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we are happy to support you. 

Indigenous Hiring Preference 

We prioritize hiring qualified Indigenous candidates, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, to help build teams that reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve. We recognize that expertise can be gained in many ways, and that formal education and conventional work experience are not the only measures of qualification. Candidates with traditional knowledge and community-based experience relevant to this role are strongly encouraged to apply, even if their experience differs from the qualifications listed. 

If you feel comfortable, you are invited to self-identify as Indigenous in your application. We recognize the impacts of colonization and respect that this is a personal decision. Any information shared will be kept confidential and used only for the purposes of the hiring process. 

We look forward to welcoming new team members who share our dedication to supporting Indigenous sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and community-driven development. 

The Position 

We’re looking for a Junior Consultant and Project Coordinator, GIS & Technical Services (Remote) to fill a full-time permanent position. The candidate should be a well-rounded early-career professional who brings practical GIS skills together with an interest or foundation in other areas of our work. This role has a dual focus: supporting GIS services across all projects while also contributing to other service areas at SVS such as Science, Regulatory, Social Research, and Planning. 

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact 

At Shared Value Solutions, you’ll work alongside Indigenous Nations to support sovereignty, stewardship, and self-determination—grounded in respect for Indigenous Knowledge and strong, relationship-based collaboration. Your lived experience, expertise, and perspectives will be valued as part of diverse projects that make a meaningful difference for land, water, and communities. 

We are committed to an inclusive, culturally affirming workplace rooted in respect, reciprocity, and collaboration. We support balance between work, family, community, and personal well-being. 

We offer: 

• Competitive compensation & annual bonus
• Remote work allowance
• Comprehensive health benefits & employee assistance program (health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Professional designation reimbursement & development opportunities
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, cultural days, bereavement, and family care leave
• Winter tire rebate to support safe travel
• Flexible work options, including remote work 
• We welcome you to bring your whole self to this role—your knowledge, passion, and connection to community—and join a team dedicated to uplifting Indigenous voices, protecting the environment, and creating lasting positive change. 

Requirements: 

• Diploma or certificate in GIS, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, or a related college program, combined with relevant practical GIS experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience using Esri ArcGIS Pro, including:
  • Creating and editing feature classes and geodatabases;
  • Creating and maintaining maps and map layouts;
  • Data symbology, labelling, and basic cartographic design;
  • Basic geoprocessing and spatial analysis (e.g., buffers, selections, joins, etc.);
  • Working with common GIS data formats and coordinate systems; and
  • Editing, quality control, and preparing spatial data for analysis and mapping.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience creating and configuring applications in ArcGIS Online, including:
  • Creating and configuring web maps;
  • ArcGIS Survey123, including Survey123 Connect and Survey123 Web Designer;
  • ArcGIS Field Maps;
  • ArcGIS Dashboards; and
  • ArcGIS Experience Builder.
• Creating, configuring, editing, and maintaining GIS tools, applications, forms, and workflows within ArcGIS Online.
• Working knowledge of GIS databases, spatial data management, and standard GIS workflows, including: 
  
  • Data collection;
  • Data entry and editing;
  • Data organization and maintenance;
  • Quality assurance and quality control;
  • Spatial analysis; and
• Preparation of data for project use.
• Experience supporting GIS projects, programs, and/or field data collection activities, including preparing maps, datasets, and other GIS products for project teams.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel skills such as pivot tables, charts, sorting, filtering, and organizing and analyzing datasets.
• Ability to learn new GIS tools, workflows, and technical applications as project needs evolve.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills, including experience with data management and analysis, preparing technical reports, and communicating complex information in plain language through written, verbal, and presentation formats for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a project-based environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Experience working in cross-cultural settings, preferably with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit communities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support GIS components of environmental, planning, research, and other technical projects.
• Collect, organize, edit, maintain, and manage spatial and attribute data.
• Prepare and manage GIS datasets for project use, including data preparation, formatting, organization, and quality control.
• Perform routine GIS analysis and spatial data processing.
• Create, edit, and maintain maps, layers, feature classes, and other GIS outputs.
• Support field data collection activities and workflows using Esri applications and mobile tools.
• Develop, configure, and maintain ArcGIS Online content and applications under the direction of senior GIS staff.
• Create and support Survey123 forms and workflows. 
• Conduct data quality assurance and quality control activities, identifying and resolving data inconsistencies and errors.
• Prepare maps, figures, datasets, and other GIS products for internal and client-facing project use.
• Document GIS processes, data sources, workflows, and project-specific procedures as required.
• Support continuous improvement of GIS workflows, tools, and data management practices.
• Coordinate a diverse range of projects focused on the intersection between impact assessments, Indigenous consultation and traditional knowledge, including technical peer reviews of regulatory environmental permitting and approvals reports and applications for pipelines, energy, mining, waste, and other major infrastructure development projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships through a comprehensive understanding of client needs, priorities, and objectives while providing excellent client service.
• Liaising effectively with Indigenous community clients, regulators, and proponents.
• Provide support with research, writing, and business development.
• Respond quickly and empathetically to client needs.
• Provide clear and concise reporting and presentations.
• Prepare other deliverables, such as reports, strategic communications and memos to support the objectives of our client communities. 

Assets:  

• Education, training, or practical experience in terrestrial ecology, environmental science, planning, regulatory processes, or another relevant area of general science.
• Experience in scripting or expressions for GIS workflows, including Python, R, and/or Arcade.
• Experience with air photo interpretation and LiDAR datasets.
• Experience with Indigenous law and governance, UNDRIP, FPIC, shared decision-making.
• Awareness of data and communication security and confidentiality.
• Experience with community economic development, conflict resolution, capacity building / training, technical reviews, and multimedia storytelling. 

Let us know if you speak: French, Cree, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Blackfoot, Dene, Innu, or other languages that might be useful for this position. 

Summing it Up – Why Should you Apply? 

Fully remote working 
Fun company culture 
Learning and career growth opportunities 
Flexible working hours 
Meaningful work 

Our head office is based in Guelph, Ont. on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron and within the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Their office also sits within the lands of the Between the Lakes Treaty #3 (1792) and the Nanfan Treaty (1701) and is close to the Haldimand Tract. They are located within the Grand River Watershed which is shared with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.