GIS Analyst

AtkinsRéalis

. Define and document spatial analysis, validation, and quality control methods for environmental data .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$55,000 - CA$780,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and quality control for environmental data, with strong capabilities in ArcGIS Pro and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.

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Advanced Spatial AnalysisArcGIS ProGeoprocessingQuality ControlData Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Spatial AnalysisGeoprocessingData ValidationModellingQuality AssuranceMetadata ManagementCartographyCoordinate SystemsTopology RulesAutomation Tools

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ArcGIS OnlineArcGIS EnterpriseMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordFMEPythonModelBuilder

Industry Keywords

Environmental ScienceGeomaticsGeographyInfrastructure ProjectsData Quality PrinciplesGovernance StandardsPublic Data Sources

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and document spatial analysis, validation, and quality control methods for environmental data
Perform advanced spatial analyses, geoprocessing, and modelling for environmental studies and project decisions
Assess dataset completeness, accuracy, consistency, topology, attributes, coordinate systems, and standards compliance
Investigate significant data issues, determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and follow up with stakeholders
Interpret results and explain findings, limitations, and recommendations to environmental, engineering, and project management teams
Design and produce thematic maps, indicators, and geospatial deliverables
Coordinate quality control activities with GIS technicians, review results, and provide technical guidance
Ensure compliance with governance standards, naming conventions, metadata requirements, and traceability procedures
Document methodologies, assumptions, controls, results, and decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in geomatics, geography, environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum of five years of relevant experience, including at least three years supporting environmental, infrastructure, or multidisciplinary projects
Experience with ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience in advanced spatial analysis, modelling, geoprocessing, data interpretation, and quality assurance or quality control
Knowledge of FME, Python, ModelBuilder, or other automation tools is an asset
Knowledge of key public data sources in Ontario and Quebec
Understanding of geospatial data quality principles, topology rules, coordinate systems, metadata, and traceability
Ability to define methodologies, analyze complex issues, formulate recommendations, and communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to collaborate with GIS, environmental, engineering, and project management teams
Strong proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, including analysis, geoprocessing, modelling, cartography, and geodatabase management
Proficiency in French or English
Knowledge of English is required for collaboration with Canadian or global leadership outside Québec
Excellent analytical, synthesis, and complex problem-solving skills
Rigour, professional judgment, and attention to detail
Independence, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Employee recognition
Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Generous time-off policies
Appropriate accommodation throughout the recruitment and hiring process