Posted 2 months ago
Senior Analyst, Geographic Information System (GIS)
@ SYSTRA
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
SYSTRA Canada is hiring a Senior GIS Analyst to design and deliver web-based GIS solutions, ETL and automation workflows, and LiDAR and BIM integration for the ALTO high-speed rail project between Quebec City and Toronto. The role requires 10+ years of GIS experience on transportation infrastructure, bilingual French and English, and a hybrid arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver ArcGIS Online and Enterprise web applications and dashboards
- Integrate, clean and convert spatial, tabular, CAD and BIM data via FME and ArcGIS
- Automate GIS workflows with Python (ArcPy), FME and Power Automate
- Process LiDAR datasets and generate Digital Terrain Models and orthophotos
- Communicate geospatial analyses to non-technical stakeholders
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in GIS, geography, urban planning or related field
- 10+ years of professional GIS experience on transportation infrastructure
- Advanced ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and Experience Builder proficiency
- Strong FME, Python (ArcPy), JavaScript and PostgreSQL/PostGIS skills
- Fluent verbal and written French and English
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| 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), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Urban Planning |
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SYSTRA
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Full company description
SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure. With its 11,000 employees, the Group's mission is to connect people and bring territories closer together in the 80 countries where it operates. By making travel more fluid, the infrastructures designed by SYSTRA bring communities together, develop social integration and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure. A signature for transport solutions, SYSTRA supports its partners and clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved at a very early stage in the design phase, right through to the deployment and maintenance test phases. SYSTRA provides all of its services in more than 80 countries worldwide and generates 80% of its turnover internationally. KEY FIGURES - €1.3 bn in sales in 2024 - 2nd international engineering company for Mass Transit & Rail* - 3d for Bridges* - 6th in the Transport sector* * Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking, 2025
- LinkedIn followers
- 360,472
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,091
- Reported office locations
- 72 rue Henry Farman, Paris, 75015, FR
- Business categories
- Railroad
- Cyber Security
- Consulting
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Public Transportation
- Asset Management
- Smart Cities
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- SYSTRA
- Specialties
- Project management
- Design
- Sustainable and environmental studies
- Construction supervision
- Testing Commissioning
- Operation Maintenance
- Transport planning & Preliminary studies
- Infrastructure
- Systems engineering
- and Operation & Maintenance engineering
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure. With its 11,000 employees, the Group's mission is to connect people and bring territories closer…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Paris |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Project managementDesignSustainable and environmental studiesConstruction supervisionTesting CommissioningOperation MaintenanceTransport planning & Preliminary studiesInfrastructureSystems engineeringand Operation & Maintenance engineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 159 |
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SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
Context
Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations.
The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.
Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet? Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!
Missions/Main Duties
- Design and implement GIS solutions using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, transforming complex data into dynamic web-based visualizations that meet the needs of transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Develop advanced web applications using Experience Builder, StoryMaps, Dashboards, and other ArcGIS tools to support stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
- Integrate spatial and tabular data (e.g., CAD, GPS, text) through robust ETL processes using tools such as FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) and ArcGIS, convert data between formats (e.g., CAD to Shapefile), and maintain data accuracy while optimizing the performance of enterprise geodatabases in multi-user environments.
- Extract, clean, validate, and structure geospatial data from various internal and external sources to support transportation infrastructure projects.
- Automate GIS workflows and data processing tasks using Python (ArcPy), FME, and Power Automate to streamline repetitive processes, improve efficiency, and reduce project delivery timelines.
- Process and analyze LiDAR datasets, generate Digital Terrain Models (DTM), and utilize orthophotos to fulfill mapping, spatial analysis, and visualization requirements.
- Create thematic, analytical, and 3D maps by applying graphical representation standards and integrating dynamic layers for advanced spatial analyses tailored to stakeholder and project needs.
- Integrate BIM (Building Information Modeling) data workflows, ensuring interoperability between GIS and BIM systems for enhanced 3D visualization and infrastructure coordination.
- Promote knowledge sharing by mentoring colleagues, delivering GIS training sessions, and actively pursuing continuous professional development to strengthen team capabilities.
- Communicate complex geospatial analyses to non-technical stakeholders, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making in transportation projects.
Profile/Skills
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geography, urban planning, or a related field.
Years of Experience: 10+ years of professional GIS experience, with demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure projects.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Experience Builder, StoryMaps, Survey123, Field Maps, QuickCapture, and ArcGIS Dashboards.
- Extensive expertise in ArcGIS Pro and QGIS for processing, analyzing, and visualizing complex geospatial datasets.
- Strong expertise in FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) for advanced ETL processes, data transformation, automation, interoperability, and workflow optimization.
- Proficient in coordinate systems, spatial data management, and the design, implementation, and optimization of geodatabases in multi-user enterprise environments.
- Deep expertise in converting data between multiple formats (text, tabular, CAD, GIS, BIM), ensuring data integrity, quality control, and system compatibility.
- Strong programming skills in Python (including ArcPy) and JavaScript, with experience in PostgreSQL/PostGIS and GPS data integration for transportation applications.
- Experience integrating BIM data via Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), connecting GIS to BIM systems, converting data into 3D scenes, and publishing to ArcGIS Enterprise for advanced visualization and analysis.
- In-depth knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps for workflow automation, reporting, and data visualization.
- Advanced spatial analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative GIS solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. *
* Reason for the bilingualism requirement: You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele, including both Francophone and Anglophone companies. Bilingualism is therefore essential for building strong relationships with our clients, understanding their specific needs, and communicating effectively in their preferred language.
SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
Workplace Type
HybridJournal
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