Student, GIS Analyst

Eastlink; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a GIS Analyst to join their Engineering team. This role involves map production, data management, and requires strong analytical skills along with experience in ESRI GIS software and Python scripting. The ideal candidate is customer-focused and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working with ESRI GIS software required.
• Ability to solve and prevent problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for map production and data processing.
• Maintenance of current databases and statistical analysis.
• Manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science or related field

Post graduate education with a focus in GIS

Tools

ESRI GIS software

ArcGIS Online

Python

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM

Student, GIS Analyst

Designated office:

Eastlink

This position is:

100% in office reporting to the designated office.

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

We are currently seeking a GIS Analyst to join our Engineering team. As a member of the team you will be responsible for map production, data processing including migrating data to/from various formats, statistical analysis, as well as maintenance of the current databases.

The successful candidate will be customer focused, have exceptional analytical and communication skills coupled with the skills sets to manage multiple projects effectively within a fast paced, deadline driven environment. The GIS analyst will require some basic scripting (Python) or programming experience and web mapping development (ArcGIS Online).

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Engineering or related field or a post graduate education with a focus in GIS, Cartography, Geography or a related field;
• Experience working with ESRI GIS software;
• Exposure to project management principals, previous project management experience an asset;
• Ability to anticipate, identify, solve and prevent problems;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while taking ownership of individual responsibilities;
• Knowledge of the telecommunications industry an asset;

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

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