GIS Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, we come up with solutions which perfectly fit the site. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team which has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity As a GIS Intern within the Environmental Business Operating Unit at Stantec Consulting Services Inc., you will use geographic information system (GIS) technology to support a variety of environmental and engineering projects. Your work will include processing field‑collected data and creating mapping products that contribute to project deliverables. You will work under the guidance of Jeremy Del Prete, Geospatial Team Leader, and other members of the Geospatial team, who will provide mentorship and ensure you gain meaningful, hands-on experience. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to build technical proficiency and apply GIS skills in real-world project scenarios. This is a paid internship with full or part-time hours during the Summer of 2026. This is an office position; limited remote work is anticipated.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate demonstrates enthusiasm for learning about environmental consulting, a willingness to take on new challenges, and an interest in working with a diverse team of professionals across environmental disciplines.
- The GIS Intern must have the ability to travel to and work out of a Stantec office, with some potential flexibility for remote work.
- Demonstrated experience using Esri software, specifically ArcPro
- Experience with or working knowledge of ArcGIS Online and its suite of mobile and desktop applications: Field Maps, Survey123, Experience Builder, Dashboards, etc.
- Understanding of basic cartographic concepts, such as scale, projections, spatial relationships, and symbolization
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program concentrating on GIS, Life Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field with demonstrated GIS coursework
- Within approximately 1-2 years of graduation.
- Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
- Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Responsibilities
- Process and analyze GIS data collected from field surveys
- Create, update, and maintain digital maps using GIS software
- Create online map products for field use and/or desktop use
- Collaborate with team members to support various GIS-related tasks
- Conduct research and gather spatial data from internal and external sources
- Potential opportunities to participate in field work
- Other duties as assigned to help develop additional technical skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
