Posted 16 days ago
Geospatial Specialist
@ Stantec
St. John's, NL · Fredericton, NB · Dartmouth, NS
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Geospatial Specialist to join its Environmental Services Geospatial team of over 160 professionals, supporting internal and external clients on mapping, spatial analysis and map production. The role centres on Esri ArcGIS data, web and mobile solutions, and coordinating GIS work, budgets and schedules across multidisciplinary projects. It is a full-time position, with pay ranges and benefits described in the posting.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain spatial data across ArcGIS platforms
- Produce maps, visualizations and analytical outputs for project deliverables
- Develop web maps, dashboards and mobile field solutions
- Coordinate GIS work, budgets and schedules with clients and project managers
- Provide technical guidance to junior geospatial staff
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in GIS, geography or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional GIS experience
- Strong working knowledge of the Esri ArcGIS system
- Strong cartographic and data-management skills
- Ability to work independently under general supervision
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | GIS, Geography, Geoscience, Environmental Science |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 587 |
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We are seeking a talented Geospatial Specialist to join our team. You will be part of a collaborative group of GIS Specialists and Data Services professionals who deliver innovative solutions to both internal and external clients within an ESRI Enterprise environment.
As a member of our Environmental Services Geospatial team—comprising over 160 geospatial professionals, you will help identify client needs and recommend optimal geospatial technologies and solutions to meet business objectives. Our team is solid and experienced, with an average of 15 years of professional expertise. We’re proud to say that our department has a strong retention rate, with employees staying with the company for more then 10 years in average.
As a Geospatial Specialist with Stantec you will provide technical support which includes mapping applications, spatial analysis, and map production; as well as project support for assigned projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Create, transform, maintain, and document spatial and non-spatial data for desktop, online, enterprise, and mobile GIS platforms using Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Produce fit-for-purpose maps, visualizations, data summaries, and analytical outputs for multidisciplinary project deliverables in accordance with established cartographic and QA/QC standards.
- Analyze spatial and non-spatial data using appropriate geoprocessing, analytical, and scripting tools, exercising independent professional judgment to validate results, resolve technical issues, identify risks, and recommend corrective action.
- Develop and support web maps, dashboards, web applications, and mobile field solutions using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Field Maps, and ArcGIS Survey123.
- Manage field data, metadata, storage, retrieval, sharing, permissions, governance, and archiving in accordance with established geospatial data-management standards.
- Coordinate assigned GIS work, budgets, and schedules; communicate scope, effort, budget, schedule, and technical concerns; and keep project managers and internal or external clients informed of requirements, progress, and changes.
- Identify and implement improvements to geospatial workflows, data-management practices, automation, technical procedures, and project-delivery processes.
- Provide informal technical guidance, coaching, knowledge sharing, task support, and work review for junior geospatial staff, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with GIS colleagues and multidisciplinary teams across Stantec, contributing to an inclusive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
- Follow applicable health, safety, security, and environmental requirements and contribute to safe and sustainable work practices.
- Report to the east Canada Geospatial Team Lead.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong working knowledge of the Esri ArcGIS system, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or Enterprise, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey123.
- Experience applying GIS, spatial analysis, and geographic principles to solve problems, support decision-making, and deliver solutions for multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong cartographic, data-visualization, and data-management skills, including metadata, data governance, sharing, permissions, projections, and coordinate systems.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, organize priorities, interpret guidelines, assess data and analytical results, and make sound technical decisions.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements, identify opportunities for automation and technology-enabled efficiencies, and deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, project managers, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ability to provide technical guidance, share knowledge, and support junior staff, demonstrating sound judgment, accountability, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Arcade, Python, FME, ModelBuilder, or other GIS programming and workflow automation tools.
- Working knowledge of CAD data and software, including AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Experience working with LiDAR, remote sensing, GPS, satellite imagery, or other geospatial technologies and data sources.
- Experience with EnviroInsite, Datamine, or similar specialized technical applications.
- Experience supporting business development, proposals, scope development, and project planning.
- Experience delivering GIS solutions for environmental, transportation, mining, utility, or land-development projects, including environmental assessments, site assessments, or regulatory processes.
- Working Experience in the AEC industry
- Bilingual (French)
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geoscience, Environmental Science, or a related field, with demonstrated GIS training or coursework; or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of related professional GIS experience, excluding coursework.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
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