GIS Specialist

We are looking for a talented GIS Specialist to join our dynamic team. You would be joining a team of GIS Specialists that work collaboratively to deliver solutions to our internal and external clients using an ESRI Enterprise environment. As a member of Stantec's Environmental Services Geospatial team, which includes over 160 geospatial specialists, you will play a key role in identifying client needs and proposing optimal geospatial technologies and solutions to meet business objectives.

Flexible/Hybrid work environment (2-3 days/week in-office)

Stantec's Environmental Services group supports clients across sectors including mining, municipal, provincial/state, and federal governments, transportation, infrastructure development, power, and oil and gas. Our team provides geospatial solutions and mapping services for a wide range of projects that involve:

• Environmental assessments and permitting 
• Water resource and infrastructure planning
• Infrastructure management
• Wildlife and habitat monitoring
• Archaeological and heritage studies
• Air and noise monitoring
• Site selection and routing studies 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Create and maintain spatial and non-spatial information for a variety of platforms primarily involving ESRI ArcGIS Software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online (AGO)). 
• Produce custom thematic map products and carry out data analysis/summaries to support multidisciplinary project deliverables. Develop web maps and dashboards, and manage data for field survey crews using Survey123, Field Maps, and ArcGIS Online. 
• Interpret and analyze spatial and non-spatial data, perform complex spatial analysis using scripts and geoprocessing tools. 
• Manage GIS projects including spatial data, budgets, and timelines as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Implement, adhere to, and maintain data integrity and quality control procedures. 
• Serve as GIS lead on projects of varying scope and budget, while supporting other GIS staff as needed. 
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, discipline leads, and consultants. 
• Communicate directly with clients to discuss and present the optimal approach for using geospatial technologies to meet their project needs. 
• Adhere to health and safety protocols. 
• Assist in the development of costs and budgets associated with pursuits and opportunities. 
• Assist in proposal development. 
• Report to the Ontario GIS Team Lead.