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Junyang Ma

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Detail-oriented GIS professional with hands-on experience in public trail mapping, geospatial data management, spatial analysis, and infrastructure visualization. Experienced in developing interactive online maps, maintaining weekly trail data updates, conducting GPS-based mapping, and creating planning maps covering over 6,000 km of trails across Alberta. Proficient in QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and AutoCAD, with strong skills in data visualization, stakeholder coordination, and geospatial problem-solving. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Geography and a Certificate in GIS from Queen’s University.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

GIS Technician

Alberta Snowmobile Assosiation
Edmonton, AB
10.2023 - 04.2026
  • Alberta Trail System Map

-Developed the Alberta Trail System online public map using GIS tools, integrating trail data from multiple snowmobile clubs across the province.

-Published an interactive web map for public access: https://asa.evtrails.com/#

  • Trail Data Updating

-Managed weekly trail updates using Evtrails, an online mapping platform for real-time trail condition tracking.

-Performed manual GIS data maintenance, including duplicate removal, spatial joins, attribute table editing, and document/data format conversion.

  • Trail Work Planning Maps (2023–2026)

-Developed four Trail Work Planning Maps (2023–2026) covering 30+ clubs and over 6,000 km of trails across Alberta.

-Collected and organized dirt-work categories and GPS field data, transforming raw data into structured GIS layers for planning and visualization.

  • Missing Trail Integration

-Identified and integrated previously missing trail segments into the Alberta Snowmobile Designated Trail System.

-Coordinated with multiple snowmobile clubs to verify trail information, demonstrating strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.

-Conducted GPS coordinate collection and mapping to accurately digitize trails and incorporate them into the official provincial trail system.

  • Expertise in QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and AutoCAD for geospatial data processing and mapping.
  • Excellent skills in Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Geospatial Data Management, and Stakeholder Coordination.
  • Proficient in GPS data collection, coordinate system management, and spatial data integration.
  • Strong ability in GIS data cleaning, spatial joins, attribute table management, and map production.

GIS Technician

Leduc County
Leduc, Alberta
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • NOC Distribution Map

-Created a NOC distribution map for Leduc County using GIS tools, applying multi-ring buffer analysis to identify and visualize regional hotspots.

  • Pipeline Infrastructure Map

-Developed a 3D pipeline distribution map for Leduc County, enabling clear visualization of infrastructure layout and spatial relationships.

  • Event Support

-Assisted in organizing the 2024 Leduc Entrepreneurship Business Center Fundraiser Celebration Night, supporting event coordination and logistics.

  • Microsoft Skills

-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data organization, reporting, and presentation.

  • GIS Software

-Experienced in ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and AutoCAD for spatial analysis, mapping, and geospatial data management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Geography

Queen's University
Kingston
04-2023

Bachelor of Science - Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Queen's University
Kingston
04-2023

Skills

  • QGIS proficiency
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Spatial analysis
  • GPS data collection
  • Map production
  • Geospatial data management
  • Data visualization
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Field data collection
  • Strategic planning
  • GPS technology
  • GIS workflow
  • Land use planning
  • Spatial data and algorithms
  • Map projections
  • GIS software proficiency
  • Raster analysis
  • Python programming

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Timeline

GIS Technician

Alberta Snowmobile Assosiation
10.2023 - 04.2026

GIS Technician

Leduc County
07.2023 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Physical Geography

Queen's University

Bachelor of Science - Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Queen's University
Junyang Ma