Geomatics Analyst

Zohorecruit; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Geomatics Analyst (Level 2) to support aeronautical mapping and geospatial product development for aircraft systems. You will contribute to chart production, data modelling, and documentation within a specialized GIS team.

Ideal candidates have GIS/charting experience, knowledge of metadata standards, and the ability to produce functional requirements and system design docs. On-site in Ottawa with limited remote work may be available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Geomatics Analyst, GIS Specialist, or Cartographer.
• Strong GIS and cartographic production background.
• Experience with aeronautical mapping products is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 19115 metadata standards.
• Ability to author functional requirements and system design docs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document requirements for aircraft map-display systems.
• Develop data dictionaries and document database schemas.
• Define data sources and design plans; support design approvals.
• Create system components, interfaces, and production workflows.
• Produce operational geospatial datasets and aeronautical products.
• Prepare technical documentation and production procedures.

Skills

GIS

Geospatial data modelling

Technical writing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Relational Databases

Job description

We're recruiting Geomatics Analysts (Level 2) to support the development ofgeospatial mapping capabilities and products for evolving aircraft systems,including major helicopter modernization programs. This role sits within aspecialized engineering team producing aeronautical charts and customgeospatial products built to meet strict aviation operational airworthinessstandards — a highly specialized cartographic and GIS discipline.

What You'll Do

• Analyze, develop, and document the functional requirements of aircraft map-display systems, including information, procedures, and decision flows
• Evaluate existing procedures and methods; identify and document database content, structure, and application sub-systems; develop data dictionaries
• Define input/output sources and detailed technical design plans, and support approval of designs
• Design and document system components, their interfaces, and operational environments
• Design data structures, files, sub-systems, modules, and production workflows, including testing strategies and systems
• Document system design and concepts, and present for approval
• Produce complete operational systems, including forms, manuals, programs, data files, and procedures
• Perform GIS and cartographic production analysis and modelling
• Design and implement functional prototypes of aeronautical charts and products
• Restructure and integrate data from diverse sources and formats into production workflows
• Create and update metadata for geospatial datasets compliant with ISO 19115 metadata standards
• Create, update, and maintain documentation outlining production procedures and applicable aeronautical/mapping standards
• Create, update, and document standardized datasets and fit-for-purpose aeronautical products across aircraft fleets
• Maintain detailed product specifications, database schemas, and symbology libraries for digital aeronautical products and webmapping services
• Provide technical advice and support to internal development teams as well as external stakeholders and the broader product user community
• Documented functional requirements
• Documented database structures, schemas, and associated content definitions
• Technical design documentation describing the processes used to convert input data sources into required outputs
• Production manuals, standard operating procedures, and related documentation
• Technical specifications for final data products
• System design documentation describing relationships and integrations between applications, tools, and data transformers
• Output data and/or product prototypes for testing and validation

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Geomatics Analyst, GIS Specialist, or Cartographer, ideally at an intermediate (Level 2) level
• Strong background in GIS, cartographic production, and geospatial data modelling
• Experience with aeronautical charting or aviation mapping products is a strong asset
• Familiarity with ISO 19115 metadata standards
• Experience developing functional requirements, database schemas, and system design documentation
• Ability to work with diverse data sources and formats and integrate them into production workflows
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance and controlled goods registration, as this role involves access to controlled goods and technology
• Fluent in English
• Location: on-site in Ottawa, ON during core hours (7:00AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, excluding statutory holidays); limited off-site/remote work may be authorized by the client
• Meetings: weekly status update meetings, plus ad hoc meetings as required