GIS Specialist

Nalcor Energy; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our team in St. John’s. You will manage geospatial data, produce maps and dashboards, and support ArcGIS Online/Pro tools for asset management and project delivery.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work with cross-functional teams, and willingness to work in remote sites as needed. We value safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Geographic Information Systems or related discipline.
• Experience creating and publishing GIS data/maps in an enterprise/operational environment.
• Competence with Esri GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro/Online); Survey123, Dashboards, Experience Builder are assets.

Responsibilities

• Receive, triage, document, and complete GIS service requests.
• Create and maintain geospatial datasets, metadata, and quality-control processes.
• Produce maps, web maps, dashboards, and spatial analyses for various stakeholders.
• Support ArcGIS tools and applications including ArcGIS Online/Hub, Survey123, Dashboards, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Pro.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations, field crews, and internal customers to translate requirements into GIS outputs.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

GIS degree/diploma

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Survey123 / Dashboards

Job description

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.

Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.

GIS Specialist

Competition #: NLH-NR-26-046

Status: Permanent

Location: St. John’s

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, triage, document, and complete GIS service requests such as map production, data updates, training support, technical support, contractor access support, and application/data troubleshooting;


• Create, maintain, validate, and document geospatial datasets, metadata, attributes, schemas, and related quality-control processes to keep business-critical GIS information accurate and current;


• Produce maps, web maps, dashboards, and spatial analyses that communicate asset, field, environmental, access, inspection, construction, and planning information in a clear and usable format;


• Support ArcGIS tools and applications, including ArcGIS Online/Hub, Survey123, Dashboards, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Pro, mobile GIS apps, and related NL Hydro GIS service portals;


• Work with engineering, operations, field crews, contractors, project managers, and internal customers to understand requirements, translate needs into GIS outputs, and explain results to technical and non-technical audiences;


• Apply GIS standards, naming conventions, data access controls, documentation practices, and continuous-improvement ideas that improve the reliability and value of NL Hydro GIS services;


• Collect, compile, edit, convert, and integrate GIS data from field observations, drawings, spreadsheets, surveys, imagery, as-built records, and other authoritative sources;


• Perform spatial analysis, data validation, topology checks, attribute review, and map production to support capital projects, asset management, inspections, access planning, emergency response, and stakeholder reporting;


• Configure, maintain, and publish web maps, hosted feature layers, Survey123 forms, dashboards, and Experience Builder / Hub content for internal GIS service delivery;


• Create clear cartographic products and visualizations for field use, technical review, management reporting, public or stakeholder communication, and project documentation;


• Provide first-level GIS support and coaching to internal users, including account requests, access questions, software/app use, data interpretation, and service request follow-up;


• Maintain GIS documentation, data dictionaries, service request notes, workflow records, and reusable templates that improve consistency and continuity;


• Coordinate with IT, business units, contractors, and GIS administrators on access, licensing, security, data sharing, and application support matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong written and oral communication skills;


• Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with members of various teams;


• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities.

What You’ll Need:

• Diploma or degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience may be considered;


• Experience creating, maintaining, analyzing, and publishing GIS data and maps in an enterprise or operational environment;


• Demonstrated competence with Esri GIS tools such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online; experience with Survey123, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Hub, or mobile GIS applications is an asset.


• Ability to manage tabular and spatial data, apply quality-control checks, troubleshoot data issues, and create clear maps/reports for business users;


• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel;


• Must be willing to work highly remote areas at times;


• Must be able to spend prolonged time in field conditions, which include adverse weather conditions and rough terrain;


• Valid Driving License for driving Site Vehicles including Pick Ups, Snow Mobiles and Quads;


• Should be able to travel by Airplane/Helicopter;


• Sporadic travel to various remote Hydro related infrastructure sites is required.

CLOSING DATE: August 28, 2026

We’re looking for energy we can count on!

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people’s utility that you can count on – providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they’re part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There’s lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com

Our companyvalues diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.