GIS Analyst

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company is seeking a spatial analyst to leverage Esri technologies for delivering high-quality spatial information products. The role involves conducting spatial analyses, developing GIS apps, and supporting various business units. Candidates should possess a GIS-focused degree, skills in Esri software, and a strong customer-oriented mindset. This position requires full-time on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Training or experience in using the Esri platform.
• Customer-focused and motivated by inspiring others.
• Process-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Practiced communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Use software to deliver high-quality spatial products.
• Use data for spatial analysis supporting business decisions.
• Develop and support Desktop, Mobile, and Web GIS apps.
• Compile spatial data sets from various sources.

Skills

Esri platform

Geographic Information Systems

Spatial analysis

Python

JavaScript

Azure DevOps

Education

University Degree or Community College Diploma in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

Are you a well- rounded, tech- savvy spatial individual? Do you want a unique opportunity to use world class software to prepare and deliver high quality spatial information products? As part of the JDI IT team, in this opportunity you will deliver various location-based analysis for the Forestry, Transportation, Retail and other J.D. Irving, Limited Industries. We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!

A day in the life!

Start your day with a team huddle to gain alignment on shared & individual priorities, share wins and get help with roadblocks.

Then, get started on today’s work! Whether it be a spatial analysis that needs to be completed, creating mobile & web applications using Esri’s Enterprise and ArcGIS Online technologies, or developing scripted processes to automate tasks, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of our businesses at J.D. Irving, Limited. This position requires full-time on-site presence.

Qualifications

• A University Degree or Community College Diploma with a focus on Geographic Information Systems

• Training or experience using the Esri platform including ArcGIS 10.x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online

• Customer focused: motivated by inspiring others to do things differently

• Technically inclined, process oriented and driven by a natural curiosity

• A continuous learner: acquiring new skills and software applications is second nature

• A practiced communicator with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Organized, analytical and business savvy
  

Bonus

• Esri certifications considered an asset

• Training or experience using Python and/or JavaScript and using Azure DevOps considered an asset

• Training or experience using Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, Statistical Analysis, 3D Analyst and Image Server extensions will be considered an asset

• Training or experience using Esri’s mobile platform including Field Maps, Survey123, Collector, Explorer considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Use world class software to prepare and deliver high quality spatial information products

• Use maps and data sets for spatial analysis to support business decision-making

• Develop and support a variety of Desktop, Mobile and Web GIS apps across the various JDI business units

• Compile spatial data sets for a variety of sources, including LiDAR, census data, Global Positioning System (GPS) data, field observations, satellite images, and environmental monitoring data

• Prepare reports of geographical statistics based on spatial data

• Communicate with clients to understand their needs

• Leverage the ESRI platform to deliver various location-based analysis for the Forestry, Transportation, Retail and other J.D. Irving, Limited Industries