GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst – Stantec As a GIS Analyst at Stantec, you’ll play a key role in delivering geospatial services and solutions to both internal project teams and external clients. Your work will primarily support projects in the Mining, Hydropower & Dams, Power Delivery, and Oil & Gas sectors. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their objectives and recommend the most effective GIS technologies and strategies to meet their business needs, bringing spatial insight to complex challenges. Opportunity We’re offering a dynamic full‑time opportunity within our Energy & Resources business unit. The role is location‑flexible with options for in‑office, hybrid or fully remote arrangements. Preference may be given to applicants near one of our key Canada hub offices: Burnaby, BC Calgary, AB Edmonton, AB Fredericton, NB Hamilton, ON Markham, ON Montréal, QC Sudbury, ON Vancouver, BC Ville de Québec, QC Key Responsibilities Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to design and implement geospatial strategies that align with client goals—accurately scoping effort and delivering high‑quality results from concept to completion. Serve as the lead GIS professional on small to mid‑sized projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and coordinating supporting GIS resources as needed. Be an active participant and technical contributor on large, multi‑year projects. Innovate spatial data collection, management, visualization, and sharing. Create clear, compelling cartographic products—static and interactive web maps—with strong visual design and storytelling. Develop and manage dynamic GIS solutions using Esri products such as Dashboards, Experience Builder, Hub Sites, StoryMaps, Field Maps, and Survey123. Balance creative problem‑solving with adherence to Stantec’s GIS standards and best practices. Provide mentorship and guidance to GIS team members of all experience levels. Maintain strong quality assurance, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all deliverables. Stay engaged with the GIS team and broader geospatial community, keeping pace with emerging technologies and industry trends. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes in project scope, timelines, and budget—including occasional non‑traditional work hours. Uphold a high standard of personal and team safety in all work environments. Your Capabilities and Credentials Deep understanding of core GIS principles, spatial analysis, and geospatial workflows. Strong grasp of coordinate systems, projections, and data transformations. Skill in acquiring, managing, and analyzing vector and raster datasets. Excellent cartographic design abilities for desktop and web‑based mapping products. Experience with GIS‑CAD interoperability and data integration. Proficient in Esri ArcGIS Pro for intermediate to advanced desktop GIS tasks. Intermediate to advanced expertise in ArcGIS Online and associated applications (Dashboards, Experience Builder, Hub Sites, StoryMaps). Proficiency in mobile data collection workflows using Field Maps and Survey123. Strong organizational skills managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Effective communication—able to convey technical concepts clearly across diverse audiences. Highly motivated, adaptable, and collaborative—thrives in dynamic, multidisciplinary team environments. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth in both technical and consulting domains. Education And Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, geology, geomatics, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline with proven GIS‑focused coursework or training. Minimum of seven years of professional experience as a GIS Specialist or Analyst. A combination of recent advanced education (post‑Bachelor’s) and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of this requirement. Additional Preferred Capabilities And Experience Experience in an Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) consulting environment. Experience applying GIS and geospatial technologies within the Mining, Hydropower & Dams, Power Delivery, or Oil & Gas sectors. Applied experience in remote sensing, raster processing and analysis. GeoAI experience with Esri’s deep learning models. Bilingual in French and/or Spanish, in addition to English. Note The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Candidates may be asked to supply a portfolio of their work. Pay Range (Lower Mainland – BC) $86,900.00 – $126,000.00 annually Pay Transparency In compliance with pay‑transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Part‑time compensation will be pro‑rated. Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, wellness programs, health‑care spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plans, employee stock purchase programs, group tax‑free savings accounts, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plans, employee stock purchase programs, and group tax‑free savings accounts. Benefits may differ for union positions as governed by collective bargaining agreements. #J-18808-Ljbffr