We are searching for an Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity. Our ideal candidate will have experience using Esri’s software suite, a familiarity with its tools and processes for data creation, data management and map production, and strong cartographic skills. Experience in performing spatial analysis for environmental assessments will be an asset.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive compensation, including health & dental benefits, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs, and RRSP contribution matching
- Working with a team of established market sector consultants who excel in their fields of science, environmental assessment and regulatory planning
- Corporate commitment to long-term career and personal development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)
- Challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding career experience
Since EDI started 30 years ago, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Production of mapping to a high standard
- Spatial database management
- Creating and compiling datasets
- Spatial analysis to support client/team projects
- Working closely with EDI team members on GIS related project tasks
We are looking for someone with:
- Demonstrated cartographic and analytical skills
- Strong and effective time management skills, ability to QA/QC GIS products, and identify spatial and non-spatial issues
- Self-motivation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with limited supervision
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to simultaneously organize and manage tight timelines and multiple priorities
- Experience using ArcGIS Online, Esri Mobile apps – Field Maps, Survey 123, and QGIS will be an asset
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years of work/project experience and a diploma or B.Sc. degree with a concentration in Geomatics
- Experience using Esri ArcGIS Pro
- Proven high standard of mapping and cartography (submit portfolio)
- Demonstrated experience in creating, editing and analyzing digital/spatial data, and producing high quality GIS products
- Familiarity using raster and vector data to perform analytical processes
- Familiarity or experience with satellite imagery and remote sensing (i.e., workflows and analyses), QGIS, AI, Python, ModelBuilder, and/or R will be considered an asset
Application deadline – July 31, 2025
At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.