GIS Analyst
GIS Analyst
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23-05-2025
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GIS Analyst
Calgary AB or Toronto ON
O2 is a collaborative practice that integrates landscape architecture planning and urban design. We are innovators in datadriven planning and design integrating evidencebased solutions with creative expression and inclusive engagement. We challenge the conventional to create the exceptional.
With more than 30 years of experience we are an interdisciplinary team that works collaboratively to build cities and landscapes that are beautiful resilient and equitable. Our firm works from offices in Calgary Edmonton and Toronto functioning as one team.
Our firms relevant projects are often prototypical and research based investigating key topics such as access to housing open space strategy and environmental preservation. Clients include federal provincial and municipal governments as well as private industry. We offer opportunities to work on innovative stimulating and challenging projects and are actively seeking talented highly motivated and experienced staff to join O2.
We are currently seeking applications for a GIS Analyst. Reporting to the data analytics lead the GIS analyst will be a wellrounded GIS professional responsible for a wide variety of GIS services. This individual will create manipulate and manage spatial data in the GIS system and produce a variety of outputs including maps and data visualizations that will inform key project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a collaborative team to support urban regional and environmental planning and design projects.
- Utilize GIS tools and techniques for site selection environmental impact assessments land use planning and other spatial analyses.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including planners environmental scientists and engineers to integrate GIS into project workflows.
- Perform advanced spatial analyses to support planning and environmental projects.
- Geostatistical analysis using ESRI/Python/R.
- Create highquality maps visualizations and reports to communicate spatial data insights.
- Provide GIS and mapping to support for public consultations stakeholder meetings and presentations.
- Manage manipulate and analyze large datasets from various sources including satellite imagery surveys and public databases.
- Develop and maintain geodatabases ensuring data accuracy consistency and accessibility.
- Prepare technical documentation methodologies and workflows for GISrelated tasks.
Education
- Postsecondary degree in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent education/experience.
- A masters degree is an asset but not required.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in GIS analysis preferably in planning or environmental projects.
- Proven experience in managing and analyzing geospatial datasets for decisionmaking purposes.
- A background in planning urban design or environmental science in a strong asset.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro QGIS or other relevant tools.
- Knowledge of spatial analysis techniques cartography principles and geodatabase management.
- Experience with remote sensing LiDAR data or spatial programming (e.g. Python R) is an asset.
- Familiarity with planning concepts environmental regulations or sustainability initiatives is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of graphic software such as Adobe Creative Suite and/or CAD software such as Rhinoceros 3D is an asset.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain technical information to nonGIS specialists.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple project priorities simultaneously.
Additional Information
- This is a fulltime salaried position.
- O2 offers comprehensive and competitive employeebenefits.
- O2 is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to achieving a workforce as diverse as Canada.
- Due to the volume of interested applicants we are not able to respond to all inquiries.
Submission Requirements
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- A cover letter indicating your interest in the position.
- A current resume including references.
- Work samples or a portfolio if available.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter CV and any supporting materials by clicking the link in the job posting. We thank your for your submission. Due to the volume of applicants we will be replying to those that we will be inviting to interview.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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