Senior GIS Analyst

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WSP Canada has an immediate opportunity for a Senior GIS Analyst to join our Geo Analytics and Mapping team on a full-time basis. This Senior role consists of working on multi-discipline project teams to provide GIS support on a wide variety of unique projects locally and around the world for WSP’s Earth and Environment team.

You will be part of one of Canada’s largest Spatial Information Management and Digital Design teams, which includes GIS technicians, GIS Analysts, Information Managers, Web Developers, Solutions Developers, Drafters, Designers and BIM practitioners. We are part of a global technical community, that collaborates, innovates, solves solutions, build enduring relationships, excels, and grows professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

• You'll be collaborating with multi-discipline project teams consisting of scientists, engineers, and consultants; understanding the project requirements and incorporating those requirements into your work;
• Working in various fields including archaeology, geotechnical engineering, mining, and biological environmental sciences;
• Creates GIS data from a variety of sources, digital or analog, and conducts conversion between various file types (i.e., text, tabular, CAD, and other GIS formats);
• You'll be providing technical 2D maps, figures, charts and presentation posters to support proposals and reports, on a wide variety of projects collaborating with colleagues around the country;
• Organizing and bringing data to life using web-based platforms e.g. ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise;
• Responsible for quality assurance and control with adherence to global company standards, processes, and best practices;
• Developing and implementing GIS solutions;
• Creation and management of enterprise geospatial databases;
• Continuous knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring to develop your skills and develop your career.

• Advanced Diploma in GIS or a combination of demonstrated GIS experience and post-secondary education;
  Typically, a bachelor's or master's degree; GIS Professional Certification (GISP) is an asset
• At least ten years of relevant experience with Geographic Information Systems and particularly ESRI products (ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS 10.X, and extensions, ArcGIS Online/Portal/Web Apps)
• Strong cartographic skills including the ability to adhere to standards and communication highly complex information in an accessible and attractive manner;
• Ability to supervise QA/QC processes to ensure data quality and accuracy
• Ability to serve as a point of contact for internal and external clients
• Lead the GIS components of moderate to high complexity projects
• Communicates effectively with internal teams and external clients
• Develops and maintains client relationships
• Analyzes client needs and translates them into GIS workflows
• Provides expert advice to internal teams and external clients
  
  Supports scoping and proposal efforts
• Demonstrated experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced deadline and deliverable-oriented setting;
• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication abilities;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to make independent decisions on complex technical and project matters
• Exercises sound judgment in prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Delegates tasks and supervises junior staff effectively
• Proven ability to document and communicate work in a professional manner;
• Working experience developing and implementing GIS solutions, especially in the areas of productivity, QA/QC, mobile data capture,…