• Job Description

  Req#: 66461

  The Opportunity:

  WSP Canada has an immediate opportunity for a Junior GIS Analyst to join our Spatial Information Management team on a full-time basis. This Junior role consists of working on multi-discipline project teams to provide GIS support on a wide variety of unique projects locally and around the world for WSP’s Earth and Environment team.

  You will be part of one of Canada’s largest Spatial Information Management and Digital Design teams, which includes GIS technicians, GIS Analysts, Information Managers, Web Developers, Solutions Developers, Drafters, Designers and BIM practitioners. We are part of a global technical community, that collaborates, innovates, solves solutions, build enduring relationships, excels, and grows professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

  Why WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
  • Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

  We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

  #WeAreWSP
  

  What you can expect to do here:

  • You'll be collaborating with multi-discipline project teams consisting of scientists, engineers, and consultants; understanding the project requirements and incorporating those requirements into your work;
  • Working in various fields including archaeology, geotechnical engineering, mining, and biological environmental sciences;
  • Creates GIS data from a variety of sources, digital or analog, and conducts conversion between various file types (i.e., text, tabular, CAD, and other GIS formats);
  • You'll be providing technical 2D maps, figures, charts and presentation posters to support proposals and reports, on a wide variety of projects collaborating with colleagues around the country;
  • Organizing and bringing data to life using web-based platforms e.g. ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise;
  • Responsible for quality assurance and control with adherence to global company standards, processes, and best practices;
  • Developing and implementing GIS solutions;
  • Creation and management of enterprise geospatial databases;
  • Continuous knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring to develop your skills and develop your career.

  What you'll bring to WSP:

  • Advanced Diploma in GIS or a combination of demonstrated GIS experience and post-secondary education;
  • At least two years of relevant experience with Geographic Information Systems and particularly ESRI products (ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS 10.X, and extensions, ArcGIS Online/Portal/WebApps) and basic GIS and CAD Data Formats;
  • Strong cartographic skills including the ability to adhere to standards and communicate highly complex information in an accessible and attractive manner;
  • Demonstrated experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced deadline and deliverable-oriented setting;
  • Demonstrated experience working with, organizing, analyzing, and mapping field-collected data;
  • Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication abilities;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Proven ability to document and communicate work in a professional manner;
  • Working experience developing and implementing GIS solutions, especially in the areas of productivity, QA/QC, mobile data capture, geospatial analysis, spatial ETL and workflow automation would be an asset.

• About the company

  WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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