GIS/Data Management Manager

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

LTD, Life and AD&D Insurance

Group RRSP Match

Health Care Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

Wellness Initiatives

Generous Personal Time Off

Memberships in Professional Societies

Support for Professional Designations

Bonus Opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Terrapex, a Canadian environmental consulting firm with offices in Toronto, seeks a Manager, GIS & Data Management to lead GIS, CAD and data work across Ontario.

This leadership role oversees the collection, management, analysis, and presentation of spatial data, supporting environmental, geotechnical, and hydrogeological projects. Strong GIS expertise and team leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive GIS/data management experience.
• Leadership or supervision of technical teams is a strong asset.
• Strong GIS principles, spatial data collection and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical oversight to the GIS & Data Management team.
• Establish and improve procedures, standards, templates, and tools for GIS, CAD, and data management.
• Develop and manage databases, applications, and digital systems including Datanest and TabLogs.
• Oversee GIS hardware, software, licensing, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Manage workload, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for GIS services.
• Monitor efficiency and pursue process improvements and automation.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

GIS principles

Data management

Project coordination

Education

Post-secondary education in GIS/Geography/Computer Science/Geomatics

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

AutoCAD

TabLogs

Datanest

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

Terrapex is a Canadian, employee-owned company providing specialized consulting services in environmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and health and safety fields across Ontario. With offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and the Durham Region (Oshawa), our multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists deliver expert, practical solutions.
Built on our core values of integrity, technical excellence, respect, personal service, and a practical approach, Terrapex has grown steadily since 1995. Our diverse and dedicated team takes pride in a reputation for quality work and lasting client relationships.

Why Join Terrapex?

We value our people and invest in their success. Employees enjoy:

• Extended Health & Dental Benefits

• LTD, Life and AD&D Insurance

• Company Group RRSP Match

• Health Care Spending Account

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Initiatives

• Generous Personal Time Off

• Memberships in Professional Societies

• Support for Professional Designations

• Bonus Opportunities

• Flexible Work Arrangements

The Opportunity – GIS/Data Management Manager

Salary - $75,000 - $100,000

Terrapex is seeking an experienced Manager, GIS & Data Management to lead our GIS, CAD, and Data Management team. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the collection, management, analysis, presentation, and quality of spatial and technical project data in support of environmental, geotechnical, and hydrogeological consulting services across Ontario.

Position Highlights:

• Lead and mentor a team of GIS and Data Management Specialists
• Manage and enhance digital data collection, storage, and presentation systems
• Work closely with multidisciplinary technical teams across the organization

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical oversight to the GIS & Data Management team.

• Establish, maintain, and improve procedures, standards, templates, and tools related to GIS, CAD, and project data management.

• Develop and manage databases, applications, and digital systems supporting data analysis, reporting, and presentation, including Datanest and TabLogs platforms.

• Oversee GIS hardware, software, licensing, upgrades, and maintenance programs.

• Manage workload distribution, project priorities, resource allocation, budgets, and deliverable timelines for GIS and data management services.
• Monitor operational efficiency and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards.

• Collaborate with technical managers and project teams to support project delivery requirements.
• Participate in annual budget planning and manage departmental expenditures.
• Coordinate technical training and professional development opportunities for staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Geomatics, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in GIS, data management, or a related technical discipline.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing technical teams is considered a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of GIS principles, spatial data collection, processing, management, and visualization.
• Advanced proficiency with
  ESRI ArcGIS Pro,
  QGIS, AutoCAD, TabLogs, Microsoft Office Suite, Datanest

• Experience supporting environmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, or engineering consulting projects is considered an asset.

Our Commitment to Health, Safety, and Inclusion

The health and safety of our employees, clients, and communities is a top priority. All staff are expected to follow Terrapex’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and applicable client requirements.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants upon request during the recruitment process.

We do not use AI-based tools for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates. All applications are reviewed by a member of our human recruitment team. The position is for an existing vacancy.