Infrastructure & Capital Projects – GIS Specialist, COM

Comtech Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtech Group is seeking an experienced GIS Specialist to lead geospatial initiatives across major transportation infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes ArcGIS Pro/Online, Esri tools, data ETL, and 3D mapping to support decision-making in complex environments.

You will mentor the GIS team, enforce governance, and collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver integrated GIS solutions that improve project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in GIS, geography, urban planning, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional GIS experience, with expertise in transportation infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of four years of relevant GIS experience with Esri Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Update GIS roadmaps and implementation strategies, including resource planning and risk management.
• Design and implement GIS solutions using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro.
• Develop web apps with Esri Experience Builder, Story Maps, and Dashboards.
• ETL data using FME and ArcGIS; convert CAD to GIS formats; maintain enterprise geodatabases.
• Extract, clean, validate, and structure geospatial data for transportation projects.
• Automate GIS workflows using Python (ArcPy), FME, and Power Automate.
• Process LiDAR data to create DTMs and orthophotos for mapping and analysis.
• Create thematic, analytical, and 3D maps for stakeholder needs.
• Lead GIS team, establish governance, and promote best practices.
• Communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders for strategic decisions.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Enterprise

Esri Experience Builder

Esri Dashboards

Esri Story Maps

QGIS

FME

Python (ArcPy)

LiDAR processing

GIS leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS or related field

Master’s degree in GIS/CS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Enterprise

Esri Experience Builder

Esri Story Maps

ArcGIS Dashboards

Survey123

Field Maps

Quick Capture

QGIS

FME

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

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Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech), part of Accenture, is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title

Infrastructure & Capital Projects – GIS Specialist, COM

Location

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-time

THE WORK:

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”
You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. AtAccenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
Because “good enough” builds the past.You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.
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• (Internal Title: CAD III)
  • Lead the prioritization, and delivery of GIS initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business and client objectives.
  • Support the updates to the GIS roadmaps and implementation strategies, including resource planning, prioritization, risk management, and delivery oversight.
  • Design and implement GIS solutions using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, transforming complex data into dynamic web-based visualizations that meet the needs of transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • Develop advanced web applications using Esri Experience Builder, Esri Story Maps, Esri Dashboards, and other ArcGIS tools to support stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
  • Integrate spatial and tabular data (e.g., CAD, GPS, text) through robust ETL processes using tools such as FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) and ArcGIS, convert data between formats (e.g., CAD to Shapefile), and maintain data accuracy while optimizing the performance of enterprise geodatabases in multi-user environments.
  • Extract, clean, validate, and structure geospatial data from various internal and external sources to support transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Automate GIS workflows and data processing tasks using Python (ArcPy), FME, and Power Automate to streamline repetitive processes, improve efficiency, and reduce project delivery timelines.
  • Process and analyze LiDAR datasets, generate Digital Terrain Models (DTM), and utilize orthophotos to fulfill mapping, spatial analysis, and visualization requirements.
  • Create thematic, analytical, and 3D maps by applying graphical representation standards and integrating dynamic layers for advanced spatial analyses tailored to stakeholder and project needs.
  • Lead the development within the GIS team through mentoring, training, and establishing best practices.
  • Establish and enforce GIS standards, governance, and best practices across projects and teams.
  • Communicate complex geospatial analyses to non-technical stakeholders, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making in transportation projects.
• Working Conditions
  • Hybrid Office-based or site-based
  • With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geography, urban planning, or a related field.
• Experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree will be considered.
• 10+ years of professional GIS experience, with demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of four years of relevant GIS experience in Esri Technologies.
• Understanding of CAD data for creating and editing maps.
• Understanding of map projections and geospatial data formats.
• Experience leading GIS projects or teams, including planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Master's degree in GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Esri Experience Builder, Esri Story Maps, Survey123, Field Maps, Quick Capture, and ArcGIS Dashboards.
• Extensive expertise in ArcGIS Pro and QGIS for processing, analyzing, and visualizing complex geospatial datasets.
• Strong expertise in FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) for advanced ETL processes, data transformation, automation, interoperability, and workflow optimization.
• Proficient in coordinate systems, spatial data management, and the design, implementation, and optimization of geodatabases in multi-user enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in converting data between multiple formats (text, tabular, CAD, GIS, BIM), ensuring data integrity, quality control, and system compatibility.
• Experience integrating BIM data via Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), connecting GIS to BIM systems, converting data into 3D scenes, and publishing ArcGIS Enterprise for advanced visualization and analysis.
• Advanced spatial analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative GIS solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Accenture Requirements

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and decision-making capability
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment
• Ability to work in a team environment with good listening and communications skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Superior time management skills; must be able to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
• Able to demonstrate business acumen and communicate effectively across multiple levels, both internally and externally

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

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