Data Analyst

About the Organization

Habitat is an environmental consulting company committed to accelerating ecological transition by transforming ambitious goals into concrete, sustainable actions. They assist a diverse range of clients in incorporating environmental factors into their core strategic decisions, specializing in expertise such as modeling, biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem services assessment, and sustainable land-use planning.

Job Overview

In line with its expansion, Habitat is seeking a data analyst to join its projects department. Reporting to team leaders, the successful candidate will contribute to projects with significant environmental impact and actively support the company’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and manage geospatial data from clients, staff, and databases.
• Conduct project-related analyses using current tools, scripts, and methodologies.
• Maintain the quality, proper management, archiving, and confidentiality of data and results.
• Collaborate with project managers to execute client projects effectively.
• Assist in selecting analytical techniques and interpreting findings.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to drafting report sections.
• Develop and refine analytical tools, especially for land-use planning and multi-criteria prioritization.
• Create and customize scripts, libraries, and workflows as necessary.
• Help continuously improve Habitat’s tools and methodologies.
• Produce maps, tables, charts, and other visuals to communicate results clearly while maintaining scientific rigor.
• Document analyses and scripts to ensure they can be reproduced and transferred.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, or geography.
• Advanced proficiency in programming with R.
• Experience in geomatics analysis and database management.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate within a dynamic team.
• Excellent written communication in French and verbal communication in both French and English.

Desired Skills and Strengths

• Familiarity with ecosystem service modeling tools (e.g., InVEST).
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Critical thinking capabilities.
• Basic knowledge of Python, Julia, SQL, and DuckDB.

Why Work at Habitat

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Hybrid work model combining remote work with office presence at Mile-End offering a Mount Royal view.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Engagement in strategic challenges and professional growth opportunities.
• A dedicated, collaborative team motivated by innovation and sustainability values.
• Meaningful mission focused on advancing environmental transition and biodiversity preservation.

Working Conditions

• Permanent, full-time role based on a 35-hour workweek, with an option to compress hours into four days (Monday through Thursday).
• Work arrangement includes remote work and onsite presence at the Mile-End office.
• Salary aligns with the current pay scale.
• Target start date: Summer 2026.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. The application deadline is June 28, 2026, with interviews potentially conducted prior to the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.