GIS Analyst

Dillon Consulting Limited•Halifax, NS

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of GIS Analyst. You will be a member of Dillon’s GIS Discipline within the Data Integration Services Practice. You will be a key part of our multidisciplinary group serving our public sector (federal, provincial, and municipal), and Indigenous clients. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Halifax NS, Fredericton, NB, Moncton NB, and Saint John NB. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Completion of a one-year technical program in GIS.
A minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry, or technical program equivalent.
Demonstrated abilities in the use of ESRI GIS software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online).
Report writing, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Versatile, adaptable, and willing to conduct a variety of tasks.
Proficient in data compilation, relational database design, and extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes
Designing custom data collection tools and models with automated reports
Using statistics and machine learning principles to manipulate data and present results from large datasets
Understanding of spatial analysis, spatial statistics, remote sensing, and working knowledge of ESRI analysis tools (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst)
Development of mobile applications (Survey123, Collector, Field Maps) and ArcGIS Online web applications
Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary project teamwork and coordination
Proficient in the writing of technical reports
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the following programs and programming languages would be considered an asset: AutoCAD, Pix4D, Power BI, CityEngine, Python, ArcPy, JavaScript, and Arcade

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including planners, engineers, scientists, and technologists.
Contribute to the development and management of existing and innovative technical systems, standards, and procedures to maintain a high standard of efficiency and quality in products and services.
Provide GIS technical support related to GIS components of operational projects (internal and external) including data management, spatial analysis, and visualizations in various GIS and data management software (e.g. ArcGIS, Tableau, and Power BI).
Provide innovative and efficient web tool architecture and design that can be used across multidisciplinary areas.
Apply programming and coding skills to assist with project and data resolution management, enhance web applications through the development of additional functionalities and components, and develop automated reporting tools.
Develop, implement, and maintain related coding procedures and policies specific to GIS Web Applications throughout the development life cycle, ensuring adherence to organization standards and user requirements. (e.g. ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online).
Test, review, analyze, optimize, and monitor Web GIS Portal systems/tools and internal processes for enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and to uphold optimal functionality and performance.
Conduct comprehensive research and assess a range of GIS software solutions to enhance the development and management of existing and innovative technical systems, tools, and applications.
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.