Posted 13 days ago
Corporate Director, GIS Services
@ Wood West & Associates Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Wood West & Associates Inc. is hiring a Corporate Director, GIS Services to lead and expand its GIS capabilities across North America. The role sets GIS strategy, leads and mentors teams, grows the practice's business and oversees project delivery. The posting requires 15+ years of GIS experience, including 7+ years leading large teams, and a bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute North American GIS strategy
- Lead and mentor GIS teams
- Drive growth of GIS services and new opportunities
- Oversee GIS project delivery and client satisfaction
- Integrate GIS with AI, analytics and reality capture
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, CS, IT or related field
- 15+ years progressive GIS experience, 7+ leading teams
- Experience in consulting, engineering or environmental services
- Strong Esri technology expertise
- Business development and financial management skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Management experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Information Technology |
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About the role
We are seeking an experienced GIS Director to lead and expand GIS capabilities across North America. This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for a strategic and technically strong professional who can drive innovation, build high-performing teams and deliver scalable GIS solutions across multiple business sectors.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute the North American GIS strategy, including technology, platforms, and operational standards.
- Lead and mentor GIS teams, overseeing resource planning, performance, and professional development.
- Drive business growth by expanding GIS services, supporting strategic pursuits, and identifying new opportunities.
- Oversee GIS project delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, consistency, and client satisfaction.
- Integrate GIS with emerging technologies, including AI, data analytics, reality capture, and digital workflows.
- Collaborate with engineering, environmental, IT, and digital teams to improve GIS capabilities and service delivery.
- Establish best practices for GIS governance, data management, QA/QC, and risk management.
- Build strong client relationships and provide technical leadership on complex projects.
- Support innovation, process improvements, and the adoption of new GIS technologies.
- Represent the GIS practice at industry events and strengthen its market presence.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive GIS experience, including 7+ years leading large teams, programs, or regional operations.
- Experience managing GIS services within consulting, engineering, environmental, or related professional services.
- Strong expertise in Esri technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online/Portal, Field Maps, Experience Builder, and Dashboards.
- Experience developing GIS strategies, managing enterprise platforms, and implementing standardized workflows.
- Knowledge of AI applications, automation, data analytics, and emerging GIS technologies.
- Strong business development, project delivery, and financial management skills.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage change, and influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.
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