GIS Project Manager

Join to apply for the GIS Project Manager role at Dillon Consulting Limited . Are you someone with leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted partner and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast‑paced, agile environment. Your opportunity We are currently seeking candidates for the position of GIS Project Manager. You will be a member of Dillon’s GIS Discipline within the Data Integration Services Practice and a key part of our multidisciplinary group serving public sector (federal, provincial, and municipal), private and Indigenous clients. At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our offices in the GTA, Kingston or Ottawa. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery: Provide the necessary leadership to plan, manage, implement, and deliver complex GIS and data analytics solutions to meet the needs of various lines of business. Lead multiple high‑priority, complex, long‑term projects through all phases in alignment with business strategies. Client Relationship Management: Engage clients and stakeholders to identify required outcomes, define deliverables, build consensus, and manage expectations. Establish and maintain a consultative relationship with internal and external clients. Team Coordination: Manage assigned projects to ensure effective cross‑divisional teamwork and communication. Supervise project staff and provide direction and coaching to foster a positive, supportive, and open culture. Scope & Financial Management: Manage project scope, schedule, and budget using Microsoft and Google tools. Accountable for successful delivery of assigned projects to produce results and benefits. Risk & Process Management: Identify, evaluate, and document risks, issues, constraints, and dependencies. Implement effective change‑request processes and document current state and future process workflows. Proposal Development & Execution: Author and lead the submission of proposal documents for GIS and Data Analytics projects. Review technical content and coordinate with authors to support successful submissions. Learning and Development Commitment to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees. Take initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing. Qualifications A degree in GIS, Data Analytics, Geography, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a consulting environment. A minimum of 5 years of project management experience specifically in GIS & Data Analytics. Experience Demonstrated project management expertise through planning and managing projects of increasing size and complexity, from initiation to evaluation. Experience engaging with clients and stakeholders on multidisciplinary projects, providing GIS expertise with a demonstrated ability to establish, develop and maintain client relationships. Experience in proposal development and securing new project opportunities. Demonstrated experience in the management of project scope, schedule, and budgets as a project manager. Delivery of innovative GIS solutions that enhance client productivity. Experience conducting feasibility studies and needs assessments to determine appropriate GIS solutions and data models. Understanding of the design of custom data collection tools and models with automated reports. Understanding of data compilation, relational database design, and extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes. Understanding of spatial analysis, spatial statistics, remote sensing, and working knowledge of Esri analysis tools (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst). Understanding of the development of mobile applications (Survey123, Collector, Field Maps) and ArcGIS Online web applications would be considered an asset. Experience with ArcGIS Online and Portal environments, administration and implementation. Experience with GIS architecture definition (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise, cloud environments) and a collaborative working relationship with IT to facilitate successful system deployment and maintenance is considered an asset. Strong interpersonal, verbal, presentation, and written communication, and organizational skills. Working knowledge of the following programs and programming languages would be considered an asset: AutoCAD, Pix4D, CityEngine, Power BI, Python, ArcPy, JavaScript, and Arcade. Why choose Dillon Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. Core Values Reliability: words result in actions that build trust; Achievement: do the work to hit the target; Continuous development: always learning, always adapting, always growing; Creativity: discover new possibilities; Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard; Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences. Benefits Employee share purchase plan; Dillon is 100% employee‑owned and share ownership is open to all employees; A competitive compensation package; Comprehensive health benefits; Generous retirement savings plan; Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions; Flexible work hours and hybrid working options; Learning and Development opportunities; Focus on innovation; Employee and Family Assistance program with EFAP tools and online resources for well‑being; Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership and wellness subsidy for health and wellness activities. About Dillon Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi‑faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has achieved Platinum Club member status in this program. Health & Safety at Dillon Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon’s core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards. Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. Inclusion is more than a word to us; it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process. We would love to hear from you Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering Industries: Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr