GIS Analyst - Early Career

GIS Analyst - Early Career - ( 250000F8 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity As a GIS Analyst with Stantec you will provide technical support which includes mapping applications, spatial analysis, and map production; as well as provide support for assigned projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Uses geospatial data to complete tasks using knowledge of Geographical Information Systems.
• Inputs data into relevant software programs.
• Assists team in creating basic aerial and mapping exhibits.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Apply GIS concepts and spatial data.
• Apply ESRI concepts and spatial data.
• Perform data editing, digitizing, scanning and conversion.
• Develop maps and other cartographic products.
• Work in diverse work and team environments.
• Work outside the typical office environment (e.g. GPS data collection) as needed.
• Provide on-site GIS support at client or other Stantec offices as needed.
• Work on Windows operating system (Word, Access, Excel).
• Overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic understanding of general concepts of Geographical Information Systems.
• Knowledge of GIS Platforms, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD and ESRI software suite including ArcGIS.
• Developing skills utilizing relevant geographic software programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team.
• Shows the ability to enter data quickly, correctly and efficiently.
• Understands how to convert data from older sources such as maps and books into digital formats.
• Understands how to create and edit metadata.

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in GIS or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Co-op / internship experience preferred.

Position will work in both a field and office setting.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Other Locations : United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 31, 2025, 9:01:29 AM

Req ID: 250000F8

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans