GIS Project Manager, Assessment

Esri Canada; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from Home or hybrid work

Generous paid time off

RRSP match

Training and development programs

Job summary

Esri Canada is seeking a GIS Project Manager, Assessment to lead end-to-end delivery of GAMA implementations for assessment and property taxation clients. You will coordinate planning, scoping, and delivery with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, stakeholder management, and excellent communication, with remote work from anywhere in Canada and travel as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• 2+ years of experience with Assessment, Property Taxation, GIS and/or CAMA systems.
• Experience with GIS software in project management, consulting or operations.
• University degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GIS-based applications and Esri products.
• Proven experience applying modern project management tools and methodologies across multiple projects.
• Ability to prepare clear, high-quality statement of work and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise consulting projects from planning to lessons learned.
• Define and manage project scope, priorities, schedules, deliverables and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders including clients, analysts, developers, and account managers.
• Manage project financials including budgets and resourcing.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and change impacts.
• Apply project management standards and QA practices.
• Lead governance activities including communications and sign-off on key deliverables.
• Support business development through client negotiations and solution scoping.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Client facing

Problem solving

Time management

Facilitation

Education

University degree in CS/Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

ArcGIS

Esri GIS

Job description

Job Title: GIS Project Manager, Assessment

Salary Min: 86,900.00 CAD

Salary Max: 109,700.00 CAD

Country: Canada

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time

GIS Project Manager, Assessment

Esri Canada has an exceptional opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Assessment Department.

Reporting to the Professional Services Manager of Assessment, the Project Manager works closely with delivery teams and clients to lead large‑scale, client‑facing implementations of Esri Canada’s Assessment Analyst: Geographic‑Assisted Mass Appraisal (GAMA) solution. They contribute to the ongoing business operations of the company by providing high‑level project management for complex SaaS implementations supporting assessment and property taxation organizations.

This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of GAMA implementations, including preparing scopes of work and providing project management expertise across configuration, deployment, and implementation of the client solution. The Project Manager partners with internal cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver consistent, high‑quality, and scalable implementations aligned with Esri Canada’s standards, product capabilities, and delivery methodologies.

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 Project Manager at Esri Canada:

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise consulting projects, from planning and scoping through implementation, closeout, and lessons learned.
• Define and manage project scope, priorities, schedules, deliverables, and acceptance criteria in alignment with client and business objectives.
• Facilitate effective collaboration and consensus among cross‑functional stakeholders, including clients, business analysts, developers, and account managers.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, expenditures, resourcing considerations, and ongoing status reporting.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and change impacts to ensure successful outcomes.
• Apply and promote project management standards, methodologies, and quality management practices, including QA and testing oversight.
• Lead stakeholder governance activities, including communications, expectation management, and formal sign‑off on key deliverables.
• Support business development and consulting growth initiatives through client negotiations, solution scoping, and business analysis.

What you bring to the team:

• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• 2+ years of experience with Assessment, Property Taxation, GIS and/or CAMA systems.
• Experience working with GIS software in project management, consulting or operations role.
• University degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GIS‑based applications and demonstrated knowledge of Esri products and solutions.
• Proven experience applying modern project management tools, techniques, and methodologies across multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, high‑quality statement of work, project documentation and deliverables.
• Strong problem‑solving, leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent consulting skills, with the ability to advise, guide, and produce quality client outcomes.
• Customer‑focused approach with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Strong time management, delegation, and multitasking skills in fast‑paced project environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Fluency in English is essential, as this role requires regular client communication and support in English-speaking regions

Bonus points for this position:

• Bilingual English/French is considered an asset.

At Esri Canada, we are committed to fair and competitive compensation. This role offers a base salary range of $86,00 to $109,700 annually, determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries and levels to ensure we remain competitive in the market.

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
• 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.

Esri Canada conducts recruitment through a formal interview process with authorized company representatives. We do not request payment, banking details, or personal financial information during recruitment stages. Employment offers are extended only following a structured interview process.

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.