Magdalen Thot ๐“†‰

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Education

University of New Brunswick (September 2026 - )

  • BScE Geomatics Engineering

University of Victoria


Skills

  • Tools: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, Figma, Adobe CC, CAD

  • Programming Languages: R, CSS/SCSS, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, Java, Python, C


Previous Experience

Coordinator, Community Mapping (GIS) @ Canadian Red Cross

January 2025 โ€“ August 2025

Victoria, BC

  • Designed and delivered GIS training materials for diverse audiences using Figma.
  • Supported GIS response efforts during the 2025 Alberta and Manitoba wildfires, producing detailed maps and community profiles in ArcGIS Pro to enhance situational awareness for staff and volunteers.
  • Developed interactive maps and dashboards using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS StoryMaps, integrating the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to visualize at-risk communities for organizational presentations.
  • Redeveloped mapper databases using Excel and database design principles, improving data organization, accuracy, and accessibility.

Historic Computing Assistant @ University of Victoria Libraries

October 2024 โ€“ January 2025

Victoria, BC

  • Documented historic computers for archival preservation and research use.
  • Created an interactive tutorial for the Microstar graphics program using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

GIS Research Assistant @ (Surreal) Simulating Resilient Landscapes Lab, University of Victoria

November 2023 โ€“ January 2024

Victoria, BC

  • Collaborated with the Surreal Lab to identify and flag errors in LiDAR datasets for a Capital Regional District project.
  • Performed spatial data quality control and analysis using ArcGIS Pro.

Assistant GIS Analyst (Co-op) @ Fisheries and Oceans Canada

January 2023 โ€“ August 2023

Sidney, BC

  • Contributed to the Salish Sea Initiative Interactive Map, supporting Indigenous Nationsโ€™ access to environmental and spatial data.
  • Analyzed and prepared spatial datasets using ArcGIS, QGIS, Figma, and R for publication.
  • Authored clear, accessible information panels explaining mapped data and methodologies.

Analyst (Co-op) @ British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office

September 2021 โ€“ January 2022

Sidney, BC

  • Supported the Oil and Gas team in correspondence with Indigenous Nations and industry partners.
  • Maintained and updated the Environmental Assessment Officeโ€™s EPIC website.
  • Developed an Excel-based project tracking database for Compliance & Enforcement environmental assessment work.
  • Served on the Co-op Advisory Board, organizing events and contributing to program improvements.