Senior GIS Analyst

1 month ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Valard Full time
Job Title: Senior Geographic Information System Analyst

Valard Construction LP, a leading utility contractor in Canada, is seeking a highly skilled Senior GIS Analyst to join their Right of Way Operations Department.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Managers, Planners, and GIS Analysts to provide GIS support for Right of Way Operations, including linear development planning, access planning, and right-of-way clearing. The role requires applying a diverse skill set across Canada, with a focus on GIS Data Conversion, Analysis & Integration for operational planning.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support projects involving GIS system development and maintenance for forest operational planning, field operations, EAP applications, wetland assessment, environmental management, forest inventory, timber salvage planning, wildfire hazard assessments, land & road use requests, agency and stakeholder engagement, permitting, and approvals.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of GIS solutions for water resources and environmental engineering projects, as well as enterprise GIS implementations for Right of Way.
  • Develop and maintain spatial databases, perform in-depth spatial data analysis, imagery analysis, GIS programming, feature extraction, quality control, quality assurance, and related implementation activities.
  • Provide technical leadership to other technicians and act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Develop proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
  • Complete a variety of atypical assignments, working within defined processes and procedures or methodologies, and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.
Requirements:
  • A minimum completion of the 2nd year of a degree in fields such as Geography, Forestry, Agrology, Environment, Planning, Computer Science, or a related scientific field with a strong focus on GIS.
  • Moderate hands-on experience through college co-op, internships, or summer work is strongly preferred.
  • 3-5 years' experience as a GIS Analyst.
  • Strong computer skills, relational database knowledge, ability to handle multiple projects concurrently, and a self-starter attitude.
  • Proven proficiency in GIS, tablets, data analysis & management, and MS Office tools.
  • Understanding of theoretical and applied GIS Sciences.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience or exposure to Road Eng or other civil design software is an asset.
  • GIS Professional certification is beneficial.
  • Desirable software experience includes CAD software (AutoCAD, Microstation), GPS platforms, and some exposure to programming languages (Python, Visual Basic, C++, SQL, XML, Java, ASP).

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