ArcGIS Consultant

Resonaite; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the public sector seeks an ArcGIS Consultant to enhance GIS solutions for municipal needs. This role involves designing and maintaining GIS applications, plus providing critical user support and analysis. With a strong focus on collaboration across departments, applicants will require extensive experience in Esri ArcGIS tools and strong communication skills. This position offers a contract for a mid-senior level consultant who excels in technical and stakeholder environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GIS experience.
• 3+ years working with Esri ArcGIS tools.
• Experience supporting GIS initiatives in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain GIS applications on the Esri ArcGIS platform.
• Support GIS integration with enterprise systems.
• Provide user support and documentation.

Skills

Geospatial data management

Scripting and automation using Python (ArcPy)

Communication skills

Tools

Esri ArcGIS tools

PostgreSQL / PostGIS

SQL Server

Oracle Spatial

Job description

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: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology and Government Administration