Position Title:  Sr. Specialist, IDD - GIS

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!  

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

Our Aecon IDD department has an immediate need in the Toronto office for a Sr. IDD GIS Specialist, who will foster GIS innovation within the company.  This position will report to the IDD Manager, Geospatial Data Management and will work closely with all IDD staff and Aecon colleagues to provide GIS technical expertise to prospective and existing clients, and business partners.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Work with the Geospatial Manager to design and effectively employ 3D geospatial/BIM solutions on regulatory and permitting elements of Canadian/international infrastructure and transportation planning projects
• Create basic FME scripts to automate workflows in FME desktop/server
• Create 3D maps, databases, and other deliverables for simultaneously ongoing bid/execution projects on short notice
• Mentor and train junior GIS Staff, supporting their growth and fostering a culture of support and collaboration
• Independently organize, conceptualize, and conduct large, advanced spatial analyses
• Develop vector and raster spatial analysis models using Spatial ModelBuilder, Python or other GIS scripting languages
• Develop and support web GIS applications using Esri Web App Builder, Operations Dashboards, Story Maps, Collector, Survey 123 within ArcGIS Enterprise platform
• Create maps, databases and other deliverables on short notice
• Site travel will be required 20% of the time within Ontario (mostly GTA)
• Perform other duties as needed

 What You Bring to the Team:

• Post secondary degree/diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, or related discipline
• 5 to 10 years of experience and knowledge working with Esri GIS applications (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, etc)
• High data organization standards performing rigorous quality control/quality assurance practices for all GIS data created (cleaned attribute tables, configured popups, appropriate symbology, following naming conventions, etc)
• Performs all aspects of GIS activities associated with creating, managing, editing, mapping, and analyzing spatial data
• Advance knowledge of ESRI tools including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Knowledge of python, arcade, Java Script, FME, SQL, HTML, Esri model builder an asset but not required
• Experience with Autodesk software including ACC, Civil 3D and Revit
• 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

What Makes us Aecon Proud:

• Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams
• Commitment to sustainability and to becoming a net-zero company by 2050
• Investing in our people through a variety of learning and development programs such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy
• Variety of wellness benefits, access to virtual health care, 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, Employee Assistance Program, Best Doctors Program, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Recognition and rewards through Aecon Accolades, Aecon Achievement Awards and more
• Employee Stock Options, Short Term Incentive Program, Retirement Savings and Pension Plan

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. If you require accommodation during any step of the application process, please click here.