Position Title:  GIS Specialist

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

Reporting to the GIS Manager, the GIS Specialist will bridge geospatial, CAD/BIM, and construction operations. You’ll own data integration flows with FME, maintain spatial data that supports RFP, design, pre‑construction, and field execution; and build scalable tools (scripts/dashboards) to improve decision-making and reduce rework.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Work with GIS Manager to design and effectively employ geospatial solutions on regulatory and permitting elements of infrastructure and transportation planning projects.
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines in FME to integrate CAD/BIM (DWG/DGN/RVT/IFC), survey, as‑built, LiDAR, and enterprise GIS (Esri) into authoritative datasets.
• Support construction ops: field maps, work packages, redlines/as-builts, utility conflicts, spatial QA/QC, and progress tracking.
• Develop scripts/tools (e.g., Python, ArcGIS API, ArcPy, FME transformers, REST) to automate workflows and publish web maps/apps.
• Manage CAD/GIS schema alignment, layer standards, projections, georeferencing, versioning, and metadata.
• Build dashboards (ArcGIS Dashboards/Experience Builder/Power BI) and publish web services (feature/imagery/tiles).
• Collaborate with IDD team for requirements, support, and training.
• Site travel will be required 20% of the time within Ontario (mostly GTA).
• Perform other duties as needed.

What You Bring to the Team: 

• 3–7 years in GIS with FME and CAD/BIM-to-GIS data integration experience.
• Strong with Esri stack (ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise/Portal/Online), geodatabases, feature services.
• Hands-on with CAD/BIM formats (DWG/DGN/RVT/IFC), georeferencing, coordinate systems.
• Construction lifecycle exposure (design → precon → construction → as-built/asset handoff).
• Python (ArcPy or ArcGIS API for Python), SQL; understanding of REST services is considered an asset.
• Experience with Field Maps/Survey123/Collector, Revit/IFC extractions, Civil 3D is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with Power BI is considered an asset.
• QA/QC frameworks, data governance, ISO/COGO, utility mapping knowledge is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven analytical and problem solving abilities; including experience creating analytical based reports.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
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Reason for Vacancy: New

Pay Range: $70,000-$90,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.