As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful.

Join an integrated team that is working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. Our team works on diverse industry areas such as generation – thermal, hydropower and other renewable sources of energy, transmission and distribution, oil and gas, and mining. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. You’ll find yourself working with leaders in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst or Senior GIS Analyst (depending on experience) is responsible for providing GIS services to external and/or internal clients in a shared services environment. Work will focus primarily focus on supporting Power & Dams, Mining and Oil and Gas projects. The GIS Analyst determines client needs and proposes optimal GIS and geospatial technologies and solutions to meet business needs.

This is an exciting full-time position working within our Energy & Resources Integrated Design business operating unit within Stantec. Flexible (e.g., in-office, hybrid, virtual) work schedules are available. The position will be joining an existing dynamic 6-person GIS group to support exciting projects across Canada, United States and extending worldwide. The desired candidate should be well rounded across the entire GIS platform.

Your Key Responsibilities Applying GIS theories, principles and software to efficiently meet project demands. Responsible for the design and management of project GIS databases along with the compiling of geographic information to support specific GIS project tasks. Developing high quality cartographic work products both in the desktop and web environments. Conduct simple to complex spatial analyses using both vector and raster data types to provide insights to planning, engineering, environmental and geotechnical project tasks. Design and configuration of mobile data collection workflows using Esri specific mobile applications. Adhering to established cartographic standards and Quality Assurance / Quality Control processes. Collaborating with existing GIS, CAD and non-geospatial staff members across the company. Your Capabilities and Credentials Well established understanding of GIS theory and principles (e.g., vector, raster, coordinate systems, projections, transformations, cartography, etc). Strong experience with the Esri ArcGIS Platform (i.e., Desktop, ArcPro, ArcGIS Online). Proficient with Esri ArcGIS Pro Proficient in both vector and raster data management and analysis techniques. Solid foundation in coordinate system projections and transformations. Strong cartographic skills for both desktop and web-based maps. Familiarity with ArcGIS Online and/or Portal to publish project sensitive data within custom web maps and applications for consumption by project teams, the client and/or public. Familiarity configuring Esri mobile data collection applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey123) to meet a wide variety of project field data collection needs. Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. Ability to perform work accurately in a detail-oriented environment. Ability to meet project deadlines and an interest to understand how assigned tasks relate to overall project goals. Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships. Interest and ability to internally educate and market GIS and geospatial technologies. Education and Experience Bachelors or an advanced degree in GIS, geology, geomatics, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, or related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework. Previous co-op/Internship of demonstrated professional work experience performing GIS tasks. An equivalent combination of recent education and job experience may be sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties. Demonstrated skills in python scripting (or other languages) will be considered valuable. Prior experience within a consulting environment will be considered valuable. Specific experience providing GIS services within the Power & Dams, Mining, and Oil and Gas industry sectors will be considered a strength but is not required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized 

 

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