Job Description

GIS Specialist - ( 2400005P )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We\'re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that\'s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are looking to expand our GIS team and are seeking a GIS Specialist to join our Whitehorse Office.

As a GIS Specialist with Stantec you will provide technical support which includes spatial analysis, and map production; as well as provide support for assigned projects. You will be part of our Environmental Services GIS team working on a variety of projects in the Yukon and British Columbia.

Your Key Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining spatial information for a variety of platforms primarily involving ESRI ArcGIS software

Map Production and Data Analysis/Summaries to support project deliverables

Adhering to established Quality Assurance/Quality Control Processes

Work on Windows platform and Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)

Monitors own work to ensure budgets and deadlines are being met in a timely and effective manner

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technical training and experience in GIS mapping, geospatial analysis, and geographic principles (e.g., map projections and coordinate systems)

Established knowledge of ESRI\'s software suite, ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap

Strong cartographic skills including the ability to adhere to standards and communicate highly complex information in an accessible and attractive manner

Proven data management and data organization skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously

Ability to perform work accurately in a detail-oriented environment

Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships in diverse and interdisciplinary team environments

Experience with the following would be considered assets:

ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online (AGO)

Mobile data collection tools and AGO products (Field Maps, WebMaps, WebApps, Dashboards, etc.)

Programming experience with languages such as Python, SQL, or Arcade

New Century Software to create Environmental and Construction Alignment Sheets

AutoCAD

Datamine

Education and Experience

University, college, or technical institute graduate in GIS, Geography, or related discipline. Minimum of 3 years of GIS experience in a GIS environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of the Yukon Environmental Regulatory Process and typical community engagement practices in northern communities would be an asset.

Experience conducting environmental and/or civil engineering fieldwork would be an asset.

The position will primarily work in a hybrid office environment: may involve occasional field work.

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Yukon-Whitehorse

Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 15, 2024, 12:54:16 PM

Req ID: 2400005P

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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