About the position
- Entry Level role
- Ideal start: May 2024
- Independent contractor or temporary employee (6-12 months)
- Part time, 10-15 hrs/week
- Hourly salary range: 18.50 - 26.50 CAD depending on experience
- Location: Montreal, generally working from home or co-work space
We are looking for a database coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our Mobility Database, a directory of 2000+ GTFS datasets from across the globe, to meet the evolving needs of our international community.
As a database coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the data within our database.
What you will do
- Conduct thorough research to identify and gather relevant GTFS feeds, ensuring that our Mobility Database remains current and comprehensive.
- Perform cross-checks between our database and other publicly available databases to ensure we have the latest data on the market.
- Add new data entries obtained from our data entry form.
- Evaluate the freshness of the data within our database and take necessary actions to address any staleness issues.
- Communicate with data providers to send friendly reminders and ensure that they maintain their publicly available data.
- Assist in drafting technical documentation to support the GTFS community and promote best practices in data management.
Who you are
- Strong research skills with the ability to gather and analyze data effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage the integration process from research to implementation.
- Proficiency in Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
- Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.
Would be nice if
- Experience with database administration and proficiency in SQL is preferred.
- Previous experience working with GTFS data or similar transit data formats.
- An interest in open-source and open-data topics.
- Familiarity with Python is beneficial for modifying scripts and addressing bugs in adding feeds to our Mobility Database.
Join us in revolutionizing our Mobility Database and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on the way people access transit information worldwide. Apply now to become a key player in shaping the future of better mobility through data!