GIS and Environmental Data Specialist

Solstice-Environmental-Management-; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentoring GIS staff

Job summary

Solstice Environmental Management is seeking a GIS and Environmental Data Specialist in Edmonton to manage, analyze, visualize, and communicate environmental data using GIS, surveys, and reporting platforms. This role serves as the primary geospatial resource for project teams.

You will develop high-quality maps, figures, dashboards, and data products that inform environmental decision making, support field data collection programs, and advance Solstice's geospatial capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience using Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps) in environmental consulting.
• Experience with field data collection tools (Survey123, Field Maps, GPS devices).
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and technical reporting for environmental projects.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and high-volume work environments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Solid data management practices with data quality and security.
• Familiarity with environmental data such as monitoring, wetlands, water resources, or contaminated sites datasets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools; project management and organizational skills.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Manage, analyze, visualize, and communicate environmental data using GIS systems and reporting platforms.
• Develop high-quality maps, figures, dashboards, and data products to inform environmental decisions and client deliverables.
• Support field data collection programs and improve data workflows through digital innovations.
• Collaborate with project teams and contribute to the growth of Solstice's geospatial capabilities.
• Mentor or support junior staff in GIS and data management as needed.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Survey123

Field Maps

Geospatial data management

Power BI

Python

R

Web GIS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

QGIS

AutoCAD

R

Google Earth Engine

FME

GRASS

ERDAS Imagine

eCognition

Job description

Strategic Advisory Services Full Time Edmonton, AB

Solstice Environmental Management has been delivering specialized environmental services across western Canada since 2002. We work collaboratively with Indigenous Nations, as well as commercial, oil and gas, and municipal development clients to support responsible land use and sustainable outcomes.

Our core purpose, reclaiming value for future generations, guides everything we do. We apply practical, science-based expertise and respect the value of local and Indigenous knowledge to help clients understand risk, manage complexity, and deliver lasting environmental solutions.

At Solstice, empowered people drive results. Our interdisciplinary teams are trusted to think critically, take ownership, and adapt their approach to the unique needs of each project. We are service focused in how we work with clients and partners, and relentlessly accountable to quality, safety, and follow-through.

Our goal is to leave behind a positive legacy that goes beyond the immediate projects we complete to empower our clients with sustainable solutions.

Position Overview

The GIS and Environmental Data Specialist is responsible for managing, analyzing, visualizing, and communicating environmental data through GIS systems, field data collection tools, and digital reporting platforms. This role serves as the primary geospatial resource within the organization, supporting project teams through the development of high quality maps, figures, dashboards, and data products that inform environmental decision making and client deliverables. The position is also responsible for identifying opportunities to improve data workflows, advancing digital innovation, supporting field data collection programs, and contributing to the long-term growth of Solstice's geospatial capabilities.

Position Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience using the Esri ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps, geodatabase management, spatial analysis, cartographic production, and web-based GIS applications within an environmental consulting environment.
• Experience with field data collection tools (Survey 123, Fieldmaps, Tablogs, GPS devices).
• Experience supporting environmental consultation projects involving regulatory submissions and technical reporting.
• Readily adapt to changing priorities and effectively work in a changing and high-volume work environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and quality control.
• Effective problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong understanding of data management best practices, including data quality and security.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring, reclamation, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, water resources, or contaminated sites datasets.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 programs and tools.
• Project management and organizational skills toestablishpriorities, estimatetimeframes, meet deadlines, assess problems,suggest,and implement solutions, make independent decisions, and ensure standards aremaintained.
• Must speak, read and write English fluently.

Assets:

• Experience training, mentoring or supporting technical staff in GIS, lab data management and field data collection systems.
• Proven experience managing large spatial and attribute datasets, including modeling, statistical analysis and visual presentation. Knowledge of advanced spatial interpretation methods (Kriging), models and programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with other GIS/Remote sensing software e.g., QGIS, AutoCAD, R, Google Earth Engine, FME, GRASS, ERDAS Imagine, eCognition.
• Familiarity with machine learning, AI, and predictive analytics for environmental data analysis and predictive modeling.
• Experience with the use of multispectral, hyperspectral, and LiDAR data for environmental applications.
• Experience developing SharePoint-based automations or workflows to streamline business processes.
• Advanced Power BI skills, including DAX, Power Query, and custom visual development.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental sciences, Computer Science, Geography, Geomatics Engineering, Geographic Information Systems or related field.