Title : Geomatics Intern

Employee Working Location : Partially Virtual/Hybrid (Montreal, QC)

Employment Status : Three months, starting May 2025 (flexible dates)

Salary Band : Unpaid internship, full time (flexible hours)

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

• Participate in the geolocation and mapping of key resources and data.
• Participate in the development of geomatics processes and tools.
• Offer advice and propose best practices for the use of databases, software and web applications used by the organization within an information management perspective during emergency operations.
• Draft different types of documents (checklists, procedures) to supervise work and maintain geomatics tools.
• Participate in the development of maps, including socio-demographic data and the identification of resources within the territory.
• Link databases to geomatics maps.

What we are looking for :

• Enrollment in a geomatics program.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS online.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel).
• Good knowledge of geomatics applied to emergency preparedness would be considered an asset.
• Be autonomous and have initiative.
• French/English bilingualism would be considered an asset.
• An understanding of the Canadian Red Cross's role in emergency response, relief, and recovery would be considered an asset.

Working Conditions :

• This position requires a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.
• The internship must be creditable.
• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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Salary Band:
Unpaid internship