Junior GIS Analyst

DARTMOUTH, MISSISSAUGA, TORONTO, OTTAWA,

WSP Canada has an immediate opportunity for a Junior GIS Analyst to join our Spatial Information Management team on a full-time basis. This Junior role consists of working on multi-discipline project teams to provide GIS support on a wide variety of unique projects locally and around the world for WSP's Earth and Environment team.

You will be part of one of Canada's largest Spatial Information Management and Digital Design teams, which includes GIS technicians, GIS Analysts, Information Managers, Web Developers, Solutions Developers, Drafters, Designers and BIM practitioners. We are part of a global technical community, that collaborates, innovates, solves solutions, build enduring relationships, excels, and grows professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

• You'll be collaborating with multi-discipline project teams consisting of scientists, engineers, and consultants; understanding the project requirements and incorporating those requirements into your work;

• Working in various fields including archaeology, geotechnical engineering, mining, and biological environmental sciences;

• Creates GIS data from a variety of sources, digital or analog, and conducts conversion between various file types (i.e., text, tabular, CAD, and other GIS formats);

•  You'll be providing technical 2D maps, figures, charts and presentation posters to support proposals and reports, on a wide variety of projects collaborating with colleagues around the country;

•  Organizing and bringing data to life using web-based platforms e.g. ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise;

• Responsible for quality assurance and control with adherence to global company standards, processes, and best practices;

• Developing and implementing GIS solutions;

• Creation and management of enterprise geospatial databases;

• Continuous knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring to develop your skills and develop your career.

• Advanced Diploma in GIS or a combination of demonstrated GIS experience and post-secondary education;

• At least two years of relevant experience with Geographic Information Systems and particularly ESRI products (ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS 10.X, and extensions, ArcGIS Online/Portal/WebApps) and basic GIS and CAD Data Formats;

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

   Demonstrated experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced deadline and deliverable-oriented setting;

• Demonstrated experience working with, organizing, analyzing, and mapping field-collected data;

• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication abilities;

• Strong organizational skills;

• Proven ability to document and communicate work in a professional manner;

• Working experience developing and implementing GIS solutions, especially in the areas of productivity, QA/QC, mobile data capture, geospatial analysis, spatial ETL and workflow automation would be an asset.

• Bilingual in English and French would be an asset

• Proudly Canadian, we're driven by a uniquely Canadian spirit, building a lasting impact for generations to come.
• Proudly Employee‑Owned, our employee‑share ownership program is a key part of our culture and is offered to all employees.
• Proudly Inclusive, we are committed to creating space for everyone, with a culture of equity and belonging.
• Proudly Hybrid, offering the flexibility you need to thrive in both work and life.
• Proudly Growing, fostering continuous professional and leadership development with engaged, supportive leaders.
• Proudly Originating from the Earth & Environment sector, where our teams are shaping resilient, sustainable futures.
• Access to virtual healthcare, a generous wellness platform, and a range of savings and benefits programs designed to support your well‑being.

WSP  is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe.  In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.  Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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