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To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.  \nResponsibilities for GIS analyst  \n Help develop new or test existing scripts in Python, R and database  \n Support the development and maintenance of the web interface under GIS developer’s supervision  \n Provide GIS and business analyst support for HFM and HTRG  \n Help implement the operational support plan for GIS in conjunction with team leadership and project release cycles  \n Support ongoing operational maintenance and enhancements of the GIS systems  \n Have a strong commitment to quality, accurate outputs and attention to detail  \n Possess a relevant tertiary qualification  \n Perform spatial data analysis to meet business needs and provide results to make better business decisions  \n Produce maps, provide web-based mapping support, develop spatial and non-spatial databases, and provide technical support to other team members  \n Meet with business stakeholders to gather requirements and use those specifications to recommend and provide the best solution to meet business needs  \nQualifications for GIS analyst  \n Exposure to and some hands on experience with map data, either commercial or open source  \n Bachelor 's degree in Geography, GIS, environmental sciences, computer  \n Any Bachelors degree (3 years college/polytechnic education) / B. 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