Job description

Role overview

This is a contract opportunity for a QGIS Specialist to work remotely from Canada. The role involves handling GIS projects from start to finish, with a weekly commitment of 10 to 40 hours. Compensation is set at $40 to $100 per hour.

Key responsibilities

Take ownership of QGIS projects end to end, including gathering raw spatial data, preparing it, and delivering final map outputs.
Record workflow steps and the thinking behind them in real time while carrying out data management, spatial analysis, and map creation tasks.
Sort, clean, and verify spatial datasets to maintain high levels of accuracy and consistency throughout the project.
Work with projections, coordinate systems, and spatial references to improve interoperability and output quality.
Apply styling and symbology to map layers so the results are clear and professionally presented across different use cases.
Identify and resolve issues in QGIS workflows, and communicate the troubleshooting approach as problems occur.

Requirements

Deep, hands-on experience using QGIS and independently managing complete GIS projects.
A demonstrated history of producing strong spatial analyses, maps, and geospatial deliverables with QGIS.
Solid knowledge of spatial file formats, coordinate systems, projections, and core GIS concepts.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills to explain technical choices and workflow decisions clearly.
Strong abilities in organizing, cleaning, and transforming data within QGIS.

Compensation

The pay range for this contract role is $40 to $100 per hour.

Application process

Submit the application through the available quick-apply process.
Monitor email for follow-up instructions.
Expect a resume review followed by an interview stage.

QGIS Specialist