GIS Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a GIS Analyst to join our energetic team within Stantec's Energy & Resources business unit. This role offers a dynamic full-time opportunity, flexible in terms of location, with preference given to candidates near key Stantec hubs in Salt Lake City, UT; Fort Collins, CO; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Chicago, IL; and Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to design and implement geospatial strategies that align with client goals.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and coordinate supporting GIS resources on small to mid-sized projects.
• Lead the GIS professional on large, multi-year projects, providing innovative solutions and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies.
• Create clear, compelling cartographic products, both static and interactive, with a strong sense of visual design and storytelling.
• Develop and manage dynamic GIS solutions using Esri products and applications like Dashboards, Experience Builder, Hub Sites, StoryMaps, Field Maps, and Survey123.
• Maintain a high standard of quality assurance, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to GIS team members, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Adapt 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.

Requirements

Minimum of eight years of professional experience as a GIS Specialist or Analyst. A bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, geology, geomatics, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline, with proven GIS-focused coursework or training, is preferred.

Preferred Capabilities and Experience

• Experience in an 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.
• Bilingual in French and/or Spanish, in addition to English.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Intermediate to advanced expertise in ArcGIS Pro for desktop GIS tasks.
• Intermediate to advanced expertise in ArcGIS Online and associated applications including Dashboards, Experience Builder, Hub Sites, and StoryMaps.
• Credentialed 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.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Online and associated applications.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in mobile data collection workflows using Field Maps and Survey123.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program.
• Health care spending account.
• Wellness spending account.
• Group registered retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Group tax-free savings account.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this role varies based on location and includes a range of $80,300.00 - $116,500.00 annually. Stantec also offers bonuses and additional benefits, including a retirement plan, stock purchase program, and tax-free savings account.

Schedule

This role is full-time and offers flexibility in terms of location, with options for in-office, hybrid, or fully remote arrangements.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.