Heather Morrison
About Heather Morrison
Heather Morrison is a Solution Designer at J.D. Irving, Limited, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in Geographic Information Systems and has held various roles in the field, including Senior GIS Programmer Analyst and Lead of Geographic Information Systems at the same company.
Work at J.D. Irving
Heather Morrison currently serves as a Solution Designer at J.D. Irving, Limited, a position she has held since 2021 in Saint John, New Brunswick. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior GIS Programmer Analyst from 2011 to 2017, where she contributed to various projects involving geographic information systems. After her tenure as Senior GIS Programmer Analyst, she advanced to the role of Lead, Geographic Information Systems, from 2017 to 2021. Throughout her time at J.D. Irving, she has been involved in enhancing GIS capabilities and solutions.
Education and Expertise
Heather Morrison has a solid educational background in geomatics and environmental sciences. She earned an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, focusing on Forest Conservation Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Geographic Information Systems, from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Acadia University, obtaining a Master of Science in Applied Geomatics from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, she completed an Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems at Nova Scotia Community College from 2009 to 2010.
Background
Before joining J.D. Irving, Limited, Heather Morrison worked at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) as a Research Assistant in the Applied Geomatics Research Group from 2010 to 2011. She also held the position of Student Library Assistant at NSCC for eight months in 2009. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Researcher with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in 2009. These roles contributed to her expertise in GIS and research methodologies.
Professional Experience
Heather Morrison has accumulated significant professional experience in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Her career at J.D. Irving, Limited spans over a decade, during which she has progressed through various roles, enhancing her skills in GIS programming and solution design. Her experience at NSCC as a Research Assistant and Library Assistant provided her with foundational knowledge and practical skills that she has applied in her subsequent positions.