GIS Data Analyst, Ratio.City

GoGeomatics; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in GIS solutions as a GIS Data Analyst, contributing to the innovative Ratio.City web app. This remote role requires strong GIS analysis skills and understanding of urban planning data, offering opportunities for professional growth and generous paid time-off.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time-Off

Work from home or hybrid work

Comprehensive health benefits

RRSP match

Training and development programs

Company-sponsored events

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience with Ratio.City data ingestion interface.
• 1+ years experience with Esri’s ArcGIS products.
• Familiarity with Esri REST Services and other APIs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire data from authoritative sources for land use planning.
• Develop scripts and processes to automate data acquisition.
• Actively develop documentation and communication materials.

Skills

Python

SQL

GIS analysis

Data quality control

Adobe Illustrator

Education

University degree in geography (GIS), urban planning

Job description

Esri Canada has an exceptional opportunity for a GIS Data Analyst to join our Ratio.City team.

Reporting to the Data Manager, the person in this role will work closely with the Ratio.City Planning Data Team and will be responsible for sourcing and managing urban planning data to support the Ratio.City web app. The successful candidate will also provide technical support to clients, so an understanding of users in the land use development realm and their requirements is key.

This role will be based remotely in Canada.

About us:

Esri Canada provides geographic information system (GIS) solutions that empower people in business, government and education to make informed and timely decisions by leveraging the power of mapping and spatial analytics.

If you are passionate about making an impact in an organization that’s committed to creating a sustainable future, consider joining our team!

A Day in the Life of a GIS Data Analyst at Esri Canada:

• Identify and acquire data from authoritative sources relevant to land use planning
• Perform data quality control, cleaning, processing and GIS analysis
• Transform data into useable formats, including but not limited to, georeferencing and manual conversion of PDFs to spatial formats
• Ingest data into the Ratio.City platform, including field mapping, styling and the creation of metadata
• Develop scripts, processes and methods to automate or otherwise make data acquisition and maintenance more efficient
• Actively develop documentation, blogs, videos and other communication material that provides internal and external technical guidance and social media content
• Research urban planning concepts across Canada to help develop a novel urban planning ontology

What you bring to the team:

• 1+ years experience with Ratio.City data ingestion interface
• 1+ years experience with Esri’s ArcGIS products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)
• Experience with Python, SQL in an ArcGIS environment
• Familiarity working with Esri REST Services and other APIs
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator or other vector graphics software
• Experience interpreting Canadian urban planning policy documents, regulations and concepts, especially in relation to housing development
• Familiarity with ontological concepts and platforms (eg webprotege)
• University degree in geography (GIS), urban planning or equivalent education and experience

Bonus points for this position:

• Bilingual in French and English

What Esri Canada offers you:

We prioritize our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Work from home or hybrid work

• Generous Paid Time-Off: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of time off per year, including:

o 3 weeks of paid annual vacation, increasing with years of service

o 50 hours of Paid-Time Off (PTO) for personal needs

o 32 hours of Summer Days

o Winter holiday office closure

• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• RRSP match increasing with years of service
• Training and development programs for professional growth
• Company perks including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more.
• Company-sponsored events and social activities
• Employee-driven initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts, and more.

Bilingualism is a requirement to support French and English-speaking clients across Canada

How to apply:

Ready to join our amazing team? Submit your resume today!

Esri Canada fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, the opportunity to build your skills, and the flexibility to work remotely or at any of our offices across Canada. Occasional travel to corporate offices or customer sites may be required for certain positions.We offer attractive salaries, an engaging work environment, and an outstanding benefits package with generous time-off. We valueemployment equity and will provide accommodations upon request at any stage of the hiring process. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our hiring process includes background checks as a condition of employment.

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Esri Canada is offering an exceptional opportunity for a GIS Data Analyst to join our Ratio.City team.

Reporting to the Data Manager, this role will work closely with Ratio.City’s Urban Planning Data team and will be responsible for sourcing and managing urban planning data to support the Ratio.City web application. The successful candidate will also provide technical support to clients, so understanding land use planning users and their needs is essential.

This position will be based remotely in Canada.

Our company:

Esri Canada offers geographic information systems (GIS) that enable businesses, governments and educational institutions to make informed decisions quickly by harnessing the power of mapping and spatial analysis.

If your greatest aspiration is to make an impact in an organization committed to creating a sustainable future, join our team!

A day in the life of a GIS Data Analyst at Esri Canada:

• Identify and acquire data from authoritative sources relevant to land use planning
• Perform data quality control, cleaning, processing and GIS analysis
• Transform data into usable formats, including but not limited to georeferencing and manually converting PDFs to spatial formats
• Integrate data into the Ratio.City platform, including field mapping, styling, and metadata creation
• Develop scripts, processes and methods to automate or make more efficient data acquisition and maintenance
• Actively develop documentation, blogs, videos and other communication materials that provide internal and external technical guidance and content for social media
• Research urban planning concepts across Canada to help develop a new ontology of urban planning.

What you bring to the team:

• 1+ years of experience with Ratio.City data ingestion interface
• 1+ years of experience with Esri ArcGIS products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)
• Experience with Python, SQL in an ArcGIS environment
• Familiarity with Esri REST services and other APIs
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator or other vector graphics software
• Experience in interpreting Canadian urban planning policy documents, regulations and concepts, particularly as they relate to housing development
• Familiarity with ontological concepts and platforms (e.g., webprotege) webprotege)
• University degree in geography (GIS), urban planning or equivalent training and experience

Other qualities advantageous for this position:

• Bilingual in French and English

What Esri Canada offers you:

We prioritize our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Here are some of our benefits:

• work from home or hybrid work;
• generous paid leave including the following:

o up to six weeks of vacation per year,

o three weeks of paid annual leave (this number increases depending on years of service),

o 50 hours of paid free time for personal needs,

o 32 hours of summer days,

o closure of offices during the end-of-year holiday period;

• comprehensive health insurance plan;
• RRSP matching contribution program;
• training, development and career advancement programs;
• company benefits including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more;
• company-sponsored events and social activities;
• employee-led initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts, and more.

Bilingualism is a requirement to support French and English speaking clients across Canada

How to apply:

Want to join our amazing team? Submit your resume today!

Esri Canada values a dynamic and inclusive work culture, as well as your professional development and the flexibility to work remotely or at one of our offices across Canada. Some positions may require occasional travel to corporate or client locations.We offer attractive salaries, a welcoming work environment, and an exceptional benefits package with ample vacation time. We arean equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations upon request at any stage of the hiring process. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our hiring process includes a background check as a condition of employment.