Cartographer - ALTO project / Cadence

Systra; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada seeks a senior Cartographer to lead cartographic production for the Alto high-speed rail project, delivering high-quality maps and visual analyses. You will apply branding, standards, and bilingual accessibility across maps used for consultation and decision-making.

The role emphasizes ArcGIS Pro mastery, ArcGIS Enterprise collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork in a hybrid Canadian work setting. French/English fluency is essential to engage diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, GIS, Geomatics, or related field.
• 7 to 10 years of professional cartographic production, GIS mapping, thematic map creation, or related role.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro for thematic mapping, layout design, and map production.
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online.
• Strong bilingual communication in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality maps in ArcGIS Pro for consultation, analysis, planning, and project decisions.
• Coordinate GIS mapping priorities, schedules, standards, and quality reviews.
• Apply cartographic design and accessibility principles to create clear, accurate deliverables.
• Prepare spatial data from ArcGIS Enterprise and other sources, including basic data conversion and georeferencing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and publish maps through ArcGIS Enterprise.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Cartography

Geospatial data prep

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, GIS, Geomatics

Tools

CAD data handling

ArcGIS Online

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations.

The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.

Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet? Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!

Missions/Main Duties

As part of the GIS team supporting the Alto project, the Cartographer is responsible for coordinating the production of high-quality cartographic deliverables and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and visual excellence across all map products. This role supports consultation, analysis, and decision-making for major transportation infrastructure projects by combining advanced cartographic expertise with quality assurance oversight, template standardization, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will lead the development and application of cartographic standards, oversee the review and quality control of map outputs, and produce clear, visually effective thematic and analytical maps for internal teams, clients, and public-facing initiatives. The role is primarily based in ArcGIS Pro, with data accessed and shared through ArcGIS Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality maps in ArcGIS Pro for consultation, analysis, planning, and project decisions.
• Coordinate GIS mapping priorities, schedules, standards, and quality reviews.
• Apply cartographic design and accessibility principles to create clear, accurate, consistent, and bilingual deliverables.
• Prepare spatial data from ArcGIS Enterprise and other sources, including basic data conversion, cleanup, and georeferencing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, publish maps through ArcGIS Enterprise, and improve workflows while supporting team members.

Profile/Skills

Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, GIS, Geomatics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Years of experience: 7 to 10 years of professional experience in cartographic production, GIS mapping, thematic map creation, or a related role. Experience in transportation or infrastructure projects is considered a strong asset.

Technical competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro for thematic mapping, layout design, cartographic styling, annotation, labeling, and map production.
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online for accessing data, sharing layers, and supporting collaboration across teams.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing cartographic templates, symbology libraries, layout standards, and map production workflows.
• Strong experience working with data from multiple formats, including CAD, GIS, tabular, and remote sensing sources, and preparing those datasets for cartographic use.
• Strong understanding of cartographic design principles, including colour usage, typography, readability, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience reviewing and validating cartographic outputs to ensure compliance with established technical and visual standards.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal & soft skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [e-mail].

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

Workplace Type

Hybrid