Project Manager - Survey / GIS - Anywhere in Canada

Cansel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible health and dental benefits

Employee Referral Program

Access to online courses

Job summary

Cansel is looking for a Project Manager to lead GIS and surveying projects across Canada. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of project management experience and strong technical knowledge in geospatial data workflows. Responsibilities include project execution, budget management, and client communication. Proficiency in project management tools and a PMP certification are preferred. Competitive compensation and various employee benefits are offered. Join Cansel for a chance to drive project success in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in survey and GIS-related projects.
• Strong understanding of geospatial data workflows and integration.
• Proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to assess client requirements and scope projects.
• Define project objectives and timelines.
• Oversee resource allocation and quality standards.
• Manage project budgets and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

GIS expertise

Surveying knowledge

Project management

Budget management

Technical guidance

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

SmartSheet

Salesforce

Job description

Project Manager - Survey and GIS (anywhere in Canada)

Cansel helps clients capture, transform and manage data leading to increased field to finish efficiency and profitability.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager (10+ years of experience) with a strong foundation in both GIS and surveying to support the delivery of complex geospatial and infrastructure projects across Canada and North America. This role is focused on hands‑on project execution and coordination, requiring a deep understanding of geospatial data workflows and integration. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and tracking project activities, coordinating with cross‑functional teams (field, processing, GIS, and client stakeholders), ensuring QA/QC standards are met, and delivering high‑quality, GIS‑ready outputs. Strong experience with data transformation and automation tools such as FME is highly desirable to support scalable and efficient workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Survey and GIS teams to assess client requirements, scope projects, and create detailed proposals.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with client goals.
• Oversee project execution, resource allocation, and adherence to quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance on GIS tools and Trimble survey workflows.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and milestones, ensuring timely and on‑budget delivery.
• Facilitate communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members, maintaining transparency and alignment.
• Conduct regular project reviews, update stakeholders, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the integration of GIS solutions into existing workflows, customizing them as needed.

About You

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in project management for survey and GIS-related projects.
• PMP certification preferred.
• This role requires strong technical depth, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex geospatial data into clear, actionable insights for clients.
• Experience with mobile mapping systems, asset extraction workflows, and structured GIS data models is essential.
• This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys staying close to the data and workflows while driving project success without direct people management responsibilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SmartSheet, Salesforce).
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver outstanding results.
• Bilingual in English and French, with strong communication skills preferred.

Why choose us?

In addition to the strong growth culture of the company, Cansel offers:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Uncapped commission incentives for the sales team.
• Flexible extended health and dental benefits program.
• Group Life, Short term Disability, Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Access to on‑line pharmacy.
• Company vehicle program for Sales Reps.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Book Club program (we will buy any book that you feel would be beneficial to assist in your professional development).
• Free access to our online courses database.
• Exclusive discount offers on shopping, sports, movies, travels and more through Perkopolis.
• Preferred rates on some gym memberships.
• Preferred rates on personal insurance.
• Generous long service reward program.

Cansel is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and of the broad diversity of its employees. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.