GIS Data Analyst, Ratio.City | Analyste de données SIG

Nada Holdings, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a GIS Data Analyst to join their dynamic Ratio.City team. This remote role involves sourcing and analyzing urban planning data, providing client support, and developing efficient data processes. If you're experienced in GIS technologies and passionate about urban planning, apply to make a difference!

Benefits

Generous Paid Time-Off

Comprehensive health benefits

RRSP match

Training and development programs

Discounts on gym memberships and technology

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience with Ratio.City data ingestion.
• Experience with Esri’s ArcGIS products.
• Familiarity with Canadian urban planning documents.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage urban planning data for Ratio.City web app.
• Perform GIS analysis and data transformation.
• Develop scripts to automate data processes.

Skills

Data quality control

GIS analysis

Data ingestion

Python

SQL

Urban planning knowledge

Education

University degree in geography (GIS) or urban planning

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Adobe Illustrator

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:

1. Identify and acquire data from authoritative sources relevant to land use planning
2. Perform data quality control, cleaning, processing and GIS analysis
3. Transform data into useable formats, including but not limited to, georeferencing and manual conversion of PDFs to spatial formats
4. Ingest data into the Ratio.City platform, including field mapping, styling and the creation of metadata
5. Develop scripts, processes and methods to automate or otherwise make data acquisition and maintenance more efficient
6. Actively develop documentation, blogs, videos and other communication material that provides internal and external technical guidance and social media content
7. 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 (e.g. WebProtégé)
• 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:

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

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

• 32 hours of Summer Days

• 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 value employment 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.