Posted 7 months ago
Senior Analyst, Data & GIS
@ Novacap
Brossard, Quebec
Overview
Novacap, a Canadian private equity firm, is hiring a Senior Analyst, Data & GIS within its Artificial Intelligence function to support its Digital Infrastructure Strategy. The role covers geospatial and network analysis of fiber networks, towers, cable systems and data centers across the investment lifecycle, with direct exposure to Investment Committee members. The posting requires 10+ years of Esri experience and Power BI skills, and describes a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain advanced geospatial analyses using ArcGIS
- Conduct network, routing and proximity analyses for digital infrastructure assets
- Integrate spatial and market data into investment due diligence
- Build dashboards and visual outputs for Investment Committees
- Support portfolio company value creation initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- 10+ years of Esri experience
- Fiber network spatial analysis experience
- Power BI and Python proficiency
- Telecommunications or data center experience
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Data & analytics |
| 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 | Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science |
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Novacap
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Bâtisseur d'entreprises de classe mondiale depuis 1981- Building world-class companies since 1981
Full company description
À propos de Novacap Fondée en 1981, Novacap est un chef de file canadien dans le domaine du placement privé, avec plus de 10 milliards $ d'actifs sous gestion, qui a investi dans plus de 90 sociétés et réalisé plus de 140 acquisitions subséquentes. Appliquant son approche sectorielle depuis 2007 dans les secteurs des TMT, Industries et récemment des Services Financiers, l'expertise opérationnelle approfondie de Novacap dans ces domaines peut accélérer la croissance des sociétés et créer de la valeur à long terme. Comptant sur des équipes d'investissement et d'opérations expérimentées et spécialisées ainsi que sur des ressources financières considérables, Novacap possède la capacité et les avantages requis afin de bâtir des entreprises de classe mondiale. Novacap a des bureaux à Brossard, au Québec ainsi qu'à Toronto, en Ontario. Pour plus de renseignements, visitez www.novacap.ca. About Novacap Founded in 1981, Novacap is a leading Canadian private equity firm with more than C$10B of AUM that has invested in more than 90 platform companies and completed more than 140 add-on acquisitions. Applying its sector-focused approach since 2007 in TMT, Industries and now Financial Services, Novacap's deep domain expertise can accelerate company growth and create long-term value. With experienced, dedicated investment and operations teams as well as substantial funding, Novacap has the resources and knowledge to build world-class businesses. Novacap has offices in Brossard, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario. For more information, please visit www.novacap.ca.
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,241
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 346
- Reported office locations
- 3400, rue de l'Eclipse, Suite 700, Brossard, Quebec J4Z 0P3, CA
- 1 University Ave, Suite 1600, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2P1, CA
- Business categories
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Novacap
- Specialties
- Private Equity
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- Reported total investment
- 8,882,567,828
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À propos de Novacap Fondée en 1981, Novacap est un chef de file canadien dans le domaine du placement privé, avec plus de 10 milliards $ d'actifs sous gestion, qui a investi dans plus de 90 sociétés et réalisé plus de 140 acquisitions subséquentes. Appliquant son approche sectorielle depuis 2007 dans les secteurs des TMT, Industries et récemment des Services Financiers, l'expertise opérationnelle approfondie de…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Brossard, Quebec |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1981 |
| Specialties | Private Equity |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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Novacap is a leading North American private equity investor and one of Canada’s most experienced private equity firms. Founded in 1981 to partner with visionary entrepreneurs, Novacap focuses on middle market companies in four core sectors, Technologies, Industries, Financial Services and Digital Infrastructure.
Job description
Join as a Senior Analyst, Data & GIS within our Artificial Intelligence function and be a catalyst for high-impact, data-driven investment decisions. This role is dedicated to supporting our Digital Infrastructure Strategy and sits at the intersection of data, geospatial analytics, deal execution and value creation.
In this role, you will directly support multiple investment opportunities each year, contributing advanced geospatial and network-based analysis across the full investment lifecycle, from pre-IOI market assessment to post-close value creation. Your work will directly influence Investment Committee decisions, investment theses, and post-acquisition strategic initiatives, providing critical insights on assets such as fiber networks, towers, cable systems, and data centers.
You will have direct exposure to senior leadership, including Investment Committee members and Operating Partners, and will collaborate closely with deal teams and portfolio company management to translate complex spatial data into clear, actionable intelligence. If your expertise lies in data and geospatial analysis, ArcGIS development, and infrastructure modeling, and you are motivated by seeing your work shape real investment outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the core of a modern, data-driven private equity platform.
Key responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced geospatial analyses and mapping solutions using ArcGIS and related tools
- Conduct network, routing, and proximity analyses for towers, cables, linear infrastructure assets, and data centers infrastructure including footprints and interconnection potential
- Analyze and interpret data from portfolio companies, investment targets, and external sources such as customer cubes, pricing trends, demographics, and urban densities into actionable intelligence for investment teams.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to deliver spatial analysis integrated into market due diligence (TAM, SAM, Whitespace) efforts and provide clear, actionable insights to support investment decisions
- Build and maintain geospatial data models to support scalable and reusable analysis across deals and portfolio companies
- Integrate spatial and non spatial datasets from multiple internal and external sources.
- Translate complex geospatial and network data into clear, visually compelling outputs for investment committees and operating teams
- Partner with portfolio company and investment targets management teams to support value creation initiatives such as network expansion, infrastructure planning, and go-to-market strategies.
- Develop standardized geospatial methodologies, templates, and best practices for deal execution and portfolio monitoring
- Stay current on GIS capabilities, technologies, and infrastructure analysis best practices
- Uphold ethical standards and maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information
Required Skills & Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)
- 10+ years of experience leveraging Esri technologies for geospatial analysis, mapping, spatial modeling, and web application configuration
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing advanced spatial analyses on fiber networks (fiber passings, routes, nodes, splice points, serviceability)
- Strong experience with Power BI or similar BI tools, building dashboards and analytical views for executive-level decision-making
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and geospatial workflows
- Familiarity with AI tools and large language models (e.g., OpenAI, Claude) to enhance data analysis, automation, and workflow efficiency
- Experience in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, data centers, or related sectors
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex spatial and business data into actionable insights
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in finance, private equity, consulting, or strategy-oriented environments is considered a strong asset
- Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset
Desired qualities
- A relentless drive to learn and innovate in spatial analysis & infrastructure.
- Exceptional collaborative abilities, thriving in cross-functional team dynamics.
- Proficient information gathering and interpretation to remain at the forefront of industry trends.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and have a problem-solving interest.
- Show adaptability daily.
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