GIS Analyst

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Edmonton is seeking a GIS Analyst to support highway maintenance operations by managing geospatial data and tools. Ideal candidates will have experience with ArcGIS, database management, and excellent communication skills. This hybrid position offers competitive compensation and benefits, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge

Support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience with GIS and spatial data processing.
• Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop Software Suite.
• Familiarity with web-based Esri tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 forms.
• Work with operations and field personnel to identify workflow improvements.
• Create and maintain web mapping applications.
• Provide technical support and training to users.

Skills

ArcGIS Software Suite

Geographic Information Systems

Database Management

Data Analysis

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography or related field

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Python

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the GIS Analyst supports the development, maintenance, and delivery of spatial data and mapping solutions used across Highway Maintenance operations.

This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and updating geospatial information to ensure accuracy and accessibility of data systems that support planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Esri ArcGIS environment, including spatial data processing, field application development, publishing web layers, thematic mapping, database management and knowledge of relevant software tools.

In this role you will work closely with operations and field personnel to develop, support, and improve ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 forms that capture daily operational activities.

As GIS Analyst, you will take ownership of the business unit’s ArcGIS applications, bridging the gap between the GIS tools and field operations, ensuring that the digital tools are user-friendly, reliable, efficient and aligned with operational workflows. This role plays a key part in supporting maintenance contracts by optimizing data collection workflows and enhancing reporting accuracy.

Join our Highway Maintenance team in Edmonton or Leduc, AB. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain and enhance ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 forms used for maintenance activity reporting, asset inventory collection and field inspections.
• Work as part of a team collaborating directly with operations and field personnel to understand operational needs and identify workflow improvements to improve the usability and effectiveness of ArcGIS forms.
• Create and maintain project-specific web mapping applications.
• Create maps in various formats using cartographic skills to support operations and reporting.
• Maintain, update, and analyze both spatial and non-spatial data.
• Integrate and consolidate different geospatial data formats into GIS.
• Provide technical support and hands‑on training to GIS‑based application users.
• Maintain user documentation and procedures as needed
• Other duties as required to support ongoing GIS and data management initiatives within the Highway Maintenance team

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Geography, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 1-3 years of related experience with GIS, including spatial data processing, web mapping application development, publishing web services, thematic mapping, database management, and knowledge of relevant software tools
• Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop Software Suite (ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro)
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise/ArcGIS Online and web based Esri tools including Collector for ArcGIS/Field Maps, Survey123, Dashboard. Web AppBuilder, QuickCollect and Workforce for ArcGIS are assets
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and with users of varying technological capabilities to collaborate effectively
• Experience with highways, transportation or linear based projects is an asset
• Ability to work with databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL and familiarity with Python is an asset
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol and background check requirements

Working Conditions

• Hybrid position that will include work from home, and travel to Ledcor offices or project sites.
• Local candidates only (No camp)

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long‑standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB