Job Description

Overview:Are you someone with leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment 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 and agile environment.Your opportunityWe are currently seeking candidates for the position of GIS Analyst in our Fredericton or Saint John, New Brunswick offices. You will be a member of Dillon\xe2\x80\x99s Spatial Information Management team within the Planning and Design group, which comprises policy, physical, and development planners, urban designers, landscape architects, graphic artists, and transportation & transit planners located in our offices across Canada. You will be a key part of our multidisciplinary group serving our public sector (federal, provincial, and municipal), and Indigenous clients.This is an office based position. Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including planners, engineers, scientists, and technologists
• Contribute to the development and management of existing and innovative technical systems, standards, and procedures to maintain a high standard of efficiency and quality in products and services
• Provide GIS technical support related to GIS components of operational projects (internal and external) including data management, spatial analysis, and visualizations in various GIS and data management software (e.g. ArcGIS, Tableau, and Power BI)
• Provide innovative and efficient web tool architecture and design that can be used across multidisciplinary areas
• Apply programming and coding skills to assist with project and data resolution management, enhance web applications through the development of additional functionalities and components, and develop automated reporting tools
• Develop, implement, and maintain related coding procedures and policies specific to GIS Web Applications throughout the development life cycle, ensuring adherence to organization standards and user requirements. (e.g. ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online)
• Test, review, analyze, optimize, and monitor Web GIS Portal systems/tools and internal processes for enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and to uphold optimal functionality and performance
• Conduct comprehensive research and assess a range of GIS software solutions to enhance the development and management of existing and innovative technical systems, tools, and applications

Learning and Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to Dillon\xe2\x80\x99s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Completion of a one-year technical program in GIS
• A minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry, or technical program equivalent
• Demonstrated abilities in the use of ESRI GIS software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)
• Report writing, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Versatile, adaptable, and willing to conduct a variety of tasks

Experience:

• Proficient in data compilation, relational database design, and extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes
• Designing custom data collection tools and models with automated reports
• Using statistics and machine learning principles to manipulate data and present results from large datasets
• Understanding of spatial analysis, spatial statistics, remote sensing, and working knowledge of ESRI analysis tools (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst)
• Development of mobile applications (Survey123, Collector, Field Maps) and ArcGIS Online web applications
• Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary project teamwork and coordination
• Proficient in the writing of technical reports
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of the following programs and programming languages would be considered an asset: AutoCAD, Pix4D, Power BI, CityEngine, Python, ArcPy, JavaScript, and Arcade

Young professionals with less than three years of consulting experience have an opportunity to join Dillon Early Career Development (ECD). Our ECD program is a unique component of our overall Talent Pipeline, designed to accelerate the development of our early career professionals as consultants. Program participants are offered enhanced opportunities for learning and development while building a sense of community through both formal and informal learning.Dillon\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to the growth and development of our people is a driving force of our success. With over a third of our staff participating in this program, our young professionals are provided with a unique opportunity to practice self-development and build for Dillon\xe2\x80\x99s future.Why choose DillonDillon 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.We live our 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\xe2\x80\x99s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

• 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 remote working options

• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to o\xef\xac\x80er a variety of \xef\xac\x82exible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities

• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation

• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today\xe2\x80\x99s problems and tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

About DillonDillon 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 21 offices and more than 900 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 in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies for the past 15 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.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 connect with us at if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!#LI-PS1

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