GIS Analyst

Stantec•Boise, ID

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a GIS Analyst at Stantec, you’ll play a key role in delivering geospatial services and solutions to both internal project teams and external clients. Your work will primarily support projects in the Mining, Hydropower & Dams, Power Delivery, and Oil & Gas sectors. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their objectives and recommend the most effective GIS technologies and strategies to meet their business needs, bringing spatial insight to complex challenges. This is a dynamic full-time opportunity within Stantec's Energy & Resources business unit, open to U.S.-based candidates. While the role is location-flexible—with options for in-office, hybrid, or fully remote arrangements—preference may be given to applicants near one of our key target U.S. hub offices: Salt Lake City, UT; Fort Collins, CO; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX. You’ll be joining a vibrant, collaborative team of 12 GIS professionals supporting high-impact projects across North America and beyond. We’re looking for an intermediate, well-rounded, driven GIS Analyst with strong experience in desktop GIS (ArcGIS Pro), ArcGIS Online, and mobile GIS platforms.

Requirements

Deep understanding and application of core GIS principles, spatial analysis, and geospatial workflows
Strong grasp of coordinate systems, projections, and data transformations
Skilled in acquiring, managing and analyzing both vector and raster datasets
Excellent cartographic design abilities for desktop and web-based mapping products
Experience with GIS-CAD interoperability and data integration
Proficient in Esri ArcGIS Pro for intermediate to advanced desktop GIS tasks
Intermediate to advanced expertise in ArcGIS Online and associated applications including Dashboards, Experience Builder, Hub Sites, and StoryMaps
Competent in intermediate to advanced mobile data collection workflows using Field Maps and Survey123
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Effective communicator—able to convey technical concepts clearly across diverse audiences, both written and verbal
Highly motivated, adaptable, and collaborative—thrives in dynamic, multidisciplinary team environments
Committed to continuous learning and professional growth in both technical and consulting domains
Bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, geology, geomatics, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline, with proven GIS-focused coursework or training
Minimum of eight years of professional experience as a GIS Specialist or Analyst

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) consulting environment
Experience applying GIS and Geospatial technologies within the Mining, Hydropower & Dams, Power Delivery, or Oil & Gas sectors
Applied experience in remote sensing, raster processing and analysis
GeoAI applied experience with ESRI’s deep learning models
Bi-lingual in French and/or Spanish, in addition to English

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to design and implement geospatial strategies that align with client goals—accurately scoping effort and delivering high-quality results from concept to completion
Serve as the lead GIS professional on small to mid-sized projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and with potential to coordinate supporting GIS resources
Be an active participant and technical contributor on large, multi-year projects
Approach every task as an opportunity to innovate—rethinking how spatial data is collected, managed, visualized, and shared
Create clear, compelling cartographic products—both static and interactive (web)—with a strong sense of visual design and storytelling
Develop and manage dynamic GIS solutions using Esri products and applications such as Dashboards, Experience Builder, Hub Sites, StoryMaps, Field Maps, and Survey123
Balance creative problem-solving with adherence to Stantec’s GIS standards and best practices
Provide mentorship and guidance to GIS team members across experience levels, fostering growth and collaboration regardless of staff seniority
Maintain a strong commitment to quality assurance, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all deliverables
Stay actively engaged with the GIS team and broader geospatial community, keeping pace with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends
Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in project scope, timelines, and budget—including occasional non-traditional work hours
Uphold a high standard of personal and team safety in all work environments