GIS Analyst – Drive Community-Focused Mapping

Urban Systems Ltd.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Extended health, dental, vision care

3 weeks paid vacation

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible hours and work environment

Long-Term Matching RRSP/TFSA

Parental leave top-up

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Urban Systems Ltd. in Kamloops seeks a GIS Analyst with 2+ years of experience to join our team. You will integrate GIS into project work, collect and analyze spatial data, and create maps and geospatial datasets for diverse communities across Canada.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate findings clearly to clients, and stay current with GIS technologies. A bachelor’s in GIS or related field is required, with strong ArcGIS proficiency and Python scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a GIS program with a bachelor’s, diploma or certificate in GIS (or equivalent mix of education and work experience), and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in ESRI software including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Passionate about polished, visually pleasing cartographic products.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex spatial data and derive practical solutions.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaborate with others.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical info to non-technical audiences.
• Familiar with database management and basic programming or scripting (Python).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to integrate GIS technology into project workflows.
• Collect, process, and analyze spatial data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Create and maintain detailed maps, spatial databases, and geospatial datasets to support project requirements.
• Conduct spatial analyses to identify patterns, trends, and relationships and provide actionable insights for project development.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate geospatial findings to clients and team members.
• Support field data collection efforts using mobile data collection tools as necessary.
• Advise clients on the best use of GIS technology and implement recommendations.
• Stay updated with latest GIS technologies, tools, and best practices to enhance capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to GIS software and data.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Python scripting

Data analysis

Cartography

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley Systems

Job description

Urban Systems Ltd. in Kamloops seeks a GIS Analyst with 2+ years of experience to join our team. You will integrate GIS into project work, collect and analyze spatial data, and create maps and geospatial datasets for diverse communities across Canada.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate findings clearly to clients, and stay current with GIS technologies. A bachelor’s in GIS or related field is required, with strong ArcGIS proficiency and Python scripting skills.