Environmental Geospatial Analyst Jobs

The Environment business unit of SNC-Lavalin Inc. (SNC-Lavalin) is a rapidly growing full-service consulting firm that is dedicated to responding to the changing needs of our clients. We are committed to providing solutions driven environmental services to assist clients in planning, managing, and conducting their projects. Our growing organization is seeking like-minded individuals to join our multi-disciplinary team.
Our commitment to excellence extends to our workplace where we offer a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits including a generous Retirement and Savings Program, Employee Share Ownership Plan, Employee Assistance Program, in-house training programs, a strong emphasis on health and safety, support for continuing education and professional development, and the opportunity to work with and learn from senior technical experts and professionals.
With the above vision in mind, SNC-Lavalin is looking for a career-oriented Environmental Geospatial Analyst to join our team. This position is based in our Burnaby, Vancouver, Saskatoon or Calgary offices. However, consideration will be given to other locations where SNC-Lavalin has offices in Western Canada.
Qualifications
The accountabilities and responsibilities of a Geospatial Analyst include, but are not limited to, the creation, management, and manipulation of both spatial and non-spatial data and associated metadata, as well as the production of tabular and cartographic figures and data visualizations, which may include web-mapping application support. The Geospatial Analyst can also support digital field-to-office workflows. The role involves liaison with both internal and external clients, as well as short and medium term planning and time management to meet project specific objectives.

• Use of at least one ESRI ArcGIS field worker app is required: ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey 123, and/or ArcGIS Workforce.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Use of Esri ArcGIS Desktop or Pro is required.
• Completed post-secondary education in a related field (Certificate, Diploma, Degree, etc.) – B.Sc. or B.A. or M.Sc. in Geography, Computer Science or GIS related Environmental Discipline.
• 3 years of related experience in Environmental Geospacial Engineering
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to change priorities to meet group needs.
• Use of Esri ArcGIS Geodatabases is required.
• Self-starter with the competence to take initiative and go beyond what the job situation requires.
• Use of Esri AGOL is required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct basic analysis and use of proximity tools.
• Willingness to learn new skills and serve as support in a number of capacities.

Having one or more of the following would be considered an asset:

• Experience with watershed analysis.
• Bilingual (English/French)
• Understanding fundamentals cartography principles.
• Experience performing field data collection.
• Programing language (i.e. Python, SQL)
• Experience with creating 3D models in Scene.
• Arc Enterprise and Portal.
• ESRI Storymaps.
• Utility mapping experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with proven advanced skills in utilizing Access and Excel.
• ArcGIS topology experience.
• Knowledge of sciences and/or environmental industry.
• Experience with FME.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with working with a variety of data sources (e.g. Lidar, AutoCAD files, CSV, etc.).
• Knowledge of QGIS is considered an asset.

Job Duties

• Work with all forms of data sources (e.g. Lidar, AutoCAD files, CSV, etc.)
• Ability to detect problems in using standardization procedures due to changes in client needs or project direction.
• Conduct various analysis (e.g. buffer, lidar, best route etc.)
• Prepare data documentation or metadata for GIS projects
• Prepare maps and exhibits with GIS data sets; either static map figures or interactive webmaps
• Create 3D models (e.g. hydrogeological models)
• Work across different time zones
• Maintain good working relationship with office management and staff across all offices.
• Maintain project files related to GIS projects.
• Participate in Client needs analyses
• Apply standard techniques and procedures in carrying out a sequence of diversified GIS tasks requiring the use of analysis, interpretation, and deductive reasoning.
• Create electromagnetic mapping figures and conducting analysis
• Maintain knowledge of technology developments in the Geospatial field and use of GIS software
• Exercise independent judgment in planning, scheduling, and organizing work assignments.
• Create, manage, and manipulate spatial and non-spatial data and associated metadata.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.