GIS Specialist | 65/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; CAD 97,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GIS solutions provider in Canada is seeking a GIS Project Manager who will lead end-to-end GIS projects using QGIS. The role involves managing data acquisition, performing spatial analysis, and producing high-quality cartographic outputs. Candidates should have proven expertise in GIS project management, strong data cleaning skills, and excellent communication. This position allows for fully remote work, emphasizing independence and clear documentation in workflows.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience managing full GIS projects in QGIS.
• Ability to deliver high-quality spatial analyses and cartographic outputs.
• Strong understanding of spatial data formats and coordinate systems.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical decisions.
• Strong data cleaning and transformation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex geospatial challenges.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment with consistent documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end GIS projects in QGIS.
• Document workflows during data management and spatial analysis.
• Organize and validate spatial datasets for accuracy.
• Manage coordinate systems and projections.
• Style map layers for clarity and presentation.
• Troubleshoot GIS workflow issues.
• Troubleshoot GIS workflow issues and clearly articulate problem-solving approaches.

Skills

GIS project management

Spatial data analysis

Cartographic design

Data cleaning

Problem-solving

Tools

QGIS

Job description

• Lead end-to-end GIS projects in QGIS, from raw spatial data acquisition and cleaning to final cartographic outputs.
• Document workflows and reasoning while performing data management, spatial analysis, and map production tasks.
• Organize, clean, and validate spatial datasets to ensure high accuracy and consistency.
• Manage coordinate systems, projections, and spatial references to maintain data interoperability.
• Style and symbolize map layers for clarity, interpretability, and professional presentation.
• Build advanced layouts and cartographic products while explaining design decisions.
• Troubleshoot GIS workflow issues and clearly articulate problem-solving approaches.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience independently managing full GIS projects in QGIS.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality spatial analyses and cartographic outputs.
• Strong understanding of spatial data formats, coordinate systems, and projection systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain technical decisions clearly.
• Strong data cleaning, organization, and transformation skills within GIS workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex geospatial challenges.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment with consistent documentation practices.