GIS Manager

PACT • Mississauga, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The GIS Manager provides strategic leadership for the program’s Geographic Information Systems and spatial data governance. This role is responsible for overseeing the GIS strategy, managing a technical team, and ensuring that GIS systems are fully integrated with project functions and support other program management activities. You will serve as the primary spatial advisor to program leadership, ensuring that all geospatial deliverables meet international standards and effectively mitigate risks related to the airport’s complex underground and surface infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a related field; GISP certification is preferred.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in GIS leadership roles within large infrastructure or construction joint ventures preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing GIS for complex brownfield projects with significant utility and operational constraints.
• Expertise in the Esri technology stack and experience implementing Digital Twin or BIM-GIS integrations.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align digital delivery goals with commercial and project control requirements.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities, capable of navigating a multi-partner General Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GIS strategy and spatial data governance for the $6–7B GTAA Accelerator Program.
• Manage a team of GIS Analysts and technicians, ensuring consistent data quality across all sub-programs (AEC, II, GHG, Priority Projects).
• Oversee the integration of GIS with other program systems and platform data sets.
• Coordinate with JV partners and GTAA stakeholders to ensure GIS deliverables meet ISO-compliant, program-specific standards, and client expectations.
• Support development and manage the program-wide GIS budget, including software licensing and specialized field hardware if necessary with the wider technical and IT team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager