Senior Geospatial Specialist

We are looking for a talented Senior GIS Specialist to join our team. You would be joining a team of GIS Specialists that work collaboratively to deliver solutions to our internal and external clients using an ESRI Enterprise environment. 

As a member of our Environmental Services Geospatial team—comprising over 160 geospatial professionals, you will help identify client needs and recommend optimal geospatial technologies and solutions to meet business objectives. Our team is solid and experienced, with an average of 15 years of professional expertise. We’re proud to say that our department has a strong retention rate, with employees staying with the company for more than 10 years on average.

Stantec’s Environmental Services group works with clients in mining, local, state, and federal governments, transportation, infrastructure development, power, and oil and gas. We provide Geospatial solutions and mapping services for various projects such as environmental assessments, environmental permitting, water resource and infrastructure planning, wildlife and habitat monitoring, archaeology assessments, heritage studies, and air and noise monitoring.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain spatial and non-spatial information for a variety of platforms primarily involving ESRI ArcGIS Software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online (AGO)).
• Work in Windows 10 Enterprise and using MS Office suite of applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, SharePoint).
• Produce custom thematic map products and carry out data analysis/summaries to support multidisciplinary project deliverables.
• Prepare web maps, online dashboards, and manage data for field survey crews, using applications and platforms which include Survey 123, Field Maps, and ArcGIS Online.
• Interpret and analyze spatial and non-spatial data, perform complex spatial analysis using scripts and geoprocessing tools.
• Manage GIS projects including spatial data, budgets, and timelines as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Implement, adhere to, and maintain data integrity and quality control procedures.
• Serve as GIS lead on projects of varying lengths and budgets while supporting other GIS staff as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, be a liaison between internal and external staff including project managers, discipline contacts and other consultants.
• Communicate directly with clients to discuss and present the optimal approach for using geospatial technologies to meet their project needs.
• Maintain health and safety protocols.
• Assist in the development of costs and budgets associated with pursuits and opportunities.
• Assist in proposal development.
• Report to the Great Lakes GIS Team Lead.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Required:

• Educated knowledge and experience working with Esri ArcGIS software suite, primarily ArcPro and ArcGIS Online, as well as ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123.
• Experience building and using a GIS to solve problems, present results, and graphically report analytical data for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Technical training and experience in GIS mapping, geospatial analysis, and geographic principles (e.g., map projections and coordinate systems).
• Strong cartographic skills including the ability to adhere to standards and communicate highly complex information in an accessible and attractive manner.
• Experience with mobile data collection tools and AGO products (WebMaps, WebApps, Experience Builder, Hub Sites, Dashboards, StoryMaps, etc.).
• Demonstrated 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.
• Strong written, oral, and virtual communication skills for all levels of technical understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Database management and analytics (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Power BI).
• Customization, automation, and extract-transform-load (ETL): Arcade, Python, FME, ModelBuilder, ArcGIS API.
• Prior experience in the delivery of GIS products and analytical solutions as they relate to Environmental Assessments is an asset.
• Familiarity with state and federal government datasets.
• Experience working with LiDAR data.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk/CAD.
• Experience in supporting business development and proposal writing 
• Prior experience in state utility board permitting support.
• Prior experience in linear infrastructure project support.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience, but preferably 15 years.
• Experience in a consulting environment is ideal.
• Prior experience in the delivery of GIS products and analytical solutions as they relate to Environmental Assessments, site assessments, and the Environmental Regulatory Process is an asset.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive