Intern, GIS Data Analyst

Pomerleau; Quebec; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on Learning

Mentorship from experienced pros

Networking with managers and engineers

Site visits and team meetings

Career growth into project roles

Full-time potential after internship

Job summary

Pomerleau’s GIS Data Analyst Intern program invites students to gain hands-on experience across major construction projects in Canada, focusing on geospatial data management, GIS standards, and spatial analysis.

As part of the GIS/VDC team, you will help maintain geospatial data, develop data models, produce maps and dashboards, and support multiple stakeholders while learning industry practices in a collaborative environment. Fluency in French is required; English is an asset.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in GIS, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online / Enterprise
• Exposure to or interest in FME for data transformation and automation
• Knowledge of databases (spatial or relational), such as geodatabases, SQL-based systems, or cloud data platforms is an asset
• Comfortable working with structured data sets (Excel, tables, spatial layers)
• Interest in the construction and infrastructure industry
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn and improve standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams
• French required; functional English is an asset

Responsibilities

• Support the GIS / VDC team in maintaining, structuring, and updating geospatial data related to active construction projects
• Contribute to the development and improvement of GIS standards, data models, naming conventions, and best practices across the organization
• Produce maps, dashboards, and GIS visualizations to support preconstruction, estimation, risk, environmental, and operations teams
• Perform spatial analyses (site constraints, logistics, accessibility, environmental considerations)
• Integrate, transform, and validate data from multiple sources (CAD, Excel, databases, GIS services) using tools such as FME
• Work with spatial and relational databases to ensure data quality, consistency, and traceability
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and provide GIS support to internal stakeholders

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

French language requirement

Education

GIS/Geomatics/Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering program

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

FME

SQL / Geodatabases

Excel

Job description

Job Description

To be eligible for Pomerleau’s internship program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship.
• Reside in Canada at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship.
• Be duly enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution or have graduated from such an institution within no more than six (6) months prior to the internship start date.

If you graduated more than six (6) months ago, please refer to our permanent job opportunities.

Join Pomerleau as a GIS Data Analyst Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting major construction projects across Canada through geospatial data management, GIS standards development, and spatial analysis.

What you will do

• Support the GIS / VDC team in maintaining, structuring, and updating geospatial data related to active construction projects
• Contribute to the development and improvement of GIS standards, data models, naming conventions, and best practices across the organization
• Produce maps, dashboards, and GIS visualizations to support preconstruction, estimation, risk, environmental, and operations teams
• Perform spatial analyses (site constraints, logistics, accessibility, environmental considerations)
• Integrate, transform, and validate data from multiple sources (CAD, Excel, databases, GIS services) using tools such as FME
• Work with spatial and relational databases to ensure data quality, consistency, and traceability
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and provide GIS support to internal stakeholders

This role could be for you if you have

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in GIS, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online / Enterprise
• Exposure to or interest in FME for data transformation and automation
• Knowledge of databases (spatial or relational), such as geodatabases, SQL-based systems, or cloud data platforms is an asset
• Comfortable working with structured data sets (Excel, tables, spatial layers)
• Interest in the construction and infrastructure industry
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn and improve standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams
• French required; functional English is an asset

Benefits

• Hands-on Learning in construction, engineering, sustainability, and tech
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Strong Networking with managers, engineers, and executives
• Industry Insight through events, site visits, and team meetings
• Career Growth into roles like project coordinator or site engineer
• Full-Time Potential with high intern-to-employee conversion

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.