Gis Specialist - Kitchener, Canada - AECOM

AECOM

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone.

Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy.

We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

We believe in leadership at all levels.

No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Join us and let's get started.

Job Description:

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated GIS Specialist for employment

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture, and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world.

Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally.

Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated software to produce, display, and analyze geographic information
Develop and maintain databases, reports, and mapping
Create, organize, manipulate, and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes
Perform quality assurance of GIS data and associated graphic components
Supporting digital data collection programs
Will use concepts, practices and procedures to extract and provide GIS data to clients
Work under supervision of a project manager or seniorlevel team member
Develops and maintains databases, reports, and maps.
Creates, organizes, manipulates, and retrieves GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes
Prepares and updates metadata
Performs quality assurance of GIS data and associated graphic components
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Geography or other related field required
2+ years of relevant experience
Associate's degree in GIS or other related field required
Willingness to travel (up to 10% local travel)

Preferred Qualifications:

4 years of relevant experience
Basic experience working with ArcGIS and other GIS databases
Proficiency with ESRI desktop mapping and analysis tools and extensions (ArcGIS Online, Portal, Web Apps, Survey 123 etc)
Understanding of complex relational database organization, design, and functionality
Proficiency in the processing and analysis of raster and vector geospatial data
Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles
Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate in both verbal and written form
Familiar with GIS production environments
Working knowledge of LiDAR processing techniques
Working knowledge of raster processing techniques
Driver's license

Additional Information

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.