ArcGIS Consultant

Resonaite; Kitchener, Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an ArcGIS Consultant to enhance their GIS solutions in the public sector. This role involves designing and maintaining GIS applications, supporting integration with enterprise systems, and providing user support. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with the Esri ArcGIS platform and strong geospatial data management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GIS experience, 3+ years with Esri ArcGIS tools.
• Experience in municipal or public utility environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS.
• Support integration with asset management and ERP systems.
• Develop custom maps and web-based GIS applications.

Skills

Geospatial data management

Python (ArcPy)

Communication skills

Tools

Esri ArcGIS platform

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

SQL Server

Oracle Spatial

Job description

ArcGIS Consultant

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Our client in the public sector is seeking an ArcGIS Consultant to support their GIS solutions.

Location: Mainly remote, some hybrid - Kitchener/Waterloo area

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise).
• Support the integration of ArcGIS with other enterprise systems such as asset management (e.g., Cityworks), ERP, and permitting systems.
• Collect, clean, analyze, and maintain geospatial datasets aligned with public sector standards and governance.
• Develop custom maps, dashboards, story maps, and web-based GIS applications to support municipal or provincial program needs.
• Assist in spatial analysis to support infrastructure planning, emergency response, land use, environmental reporting, and service optimization.
• Provide user support, documentation, and training to municipal staff and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with IT, planning, transportation, environment, and public works teams to ensure consistent and quality GIS services.
• Maintain metadata, enforce data standards, and support open data initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of GIS experience with at least 3 years working with Esri ArcGIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise).
• Experience supporting GIS initiatives in municipal, provincial, or public utility environments.
• Strong understanding of geospatial data management, projections, topology, and data quality standards.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python (ArcPy), ModelBuilder, or related tools.
• Knowledge of spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, or Oracle Spatial).
• Experience with GIS web services (REST, WMS/WFS) and web mapping applications.
• Excellent communication skills with experience gathering requirements and providing stakeholder support.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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