Job Description

About ASI Engineering

ASI Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering and asset management firm specializing in infrastructure planning, condition assessment, and lifecycle strategy for municipalities, utilities, and public agencies across Canada.

We are the implementers of

CityOptima

, a GIS-enabled asset management platform designed to help public sector organizations improve data quality, decision-making, and capital planning.

As CityOptima continues to grow, we are seeking a

GIS Specialist

to provide hands-on support implementing the platform for new clients and supporting ongoing GIS-based asset management workflows.

Position Overview

The GIS Specialist will play a key delivery role in

implementing CityOptima for new municipal and utility clients

. This is a practical, execution-focused position that blends GIS, data management, and client support.

You will work directly with engineers, asset managers, and municipal staff to:

Prepare and structure asset data Configure GIS layers and attributes Support onboarding, training, and ongoing client use of CityOptima
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys

building, configuring, and troubleshooting GIS solutions in real-world environments

, and who is comfortable working directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

CityOptima Implementation & Client Onboarding

Configure GIS layers, asset schemas, and attribute tables within CityOptima Import, validate, and QA client asset data (GIS, Excel, CAD, shapefiles) Support new client onboarding, including setup, testing, and go-live support Assist with training sessions and user guidance for municipal staff

GIS & Data Management

Create and maintain spatial datasets for infrastructure assets (water, wastewater, roads, buildings, parks, fleet, etc.) Perform spatial data cleanup, standardization, and quality control Develop and manage symbology, maps, and dashboards for asset visualization Support data versioning, updates, and ongoing maintenance

Client Support & Collaboration

Act as a technical GIS specialist for CityOptima clients Troubleshoot GIS and data issues in collaboration with the ASI Engineering team Document workflows, standards, and implementation procedures Provide feedback to improve CityOptima functionality and usability

Required Qualifications

Diploma or degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering Technology, or a related field 5+ years of hands-on GIS experience in a practical delivery role Spatial data formats (shapefiles, geodatabases, GeoJSON, CAD) Attribute table design and data normalization Experience working with infrastructure or asset data is a strong asset

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience supporting municipal or utility clients Familiarity with asset management concepts (condition ratings, lifecycle, capital planning) Experience integrating GIS with databases or asset management systems Comfort working with Excel, CSVs, and structured data imports Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with clients

Why Join ASI Engineering

Be part of a growing

asset management software platform

Work on real municipal infrastructure projects across Canada Hands-on, meaningful GIS work with clear outcomes Collaborative team environment with engineers, planners, and technologists Opportunity to help shape and improve CityOptima as it evolves
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $61,393.79-$75,920.57 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person