Spatial Data Specialist (Contract)

Who We Are  

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Spatial Data Specialist will be an active technical specialist for the Spatial Data Group (SDG). This person will be technical resource focused on capturing and editing onsite data to support the production of Virtual Location Surveys (VLS’s) for both internal and external clients.

The Spatial Data Specialist is responsible for completing Virtual Location Surveys (VLS’s) that includes collecting a digital file and photo galleries of the building elevations and digital floor plan file developed from the photo survey for engineering, workspace, construction or other purposes.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Activities and Problem Solving

• Is the technical resource responsible for onsite capture of data forming the basis of the Virtual Location Surveys (VLS’s) using proprietary technology licensed from Planitar Inc. called the “iGuide Camera System”.  Clients include commercial, institutional, and industrial clients with real estate holdings throughout North America. 
• Conducts technical building science investigations for existing facilities across Canada
• Responsible for technical findings resulting from investigations.

Writing, Reviewing and Editing Reports

• Responsible for the creation of the reports for the work products of the SDG including but not limited to VLS’s.

Site Activities 

• Responsible for conducting site activities related to collection of data and creation of VLS’s.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Community college diploma or university degree and 1-3 years of relevant job experience
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Knowledge of Planitar Inc. “iGuide System”
• Fundamental Knowledge of Building Components and Systems
• Survey experience or knowledge
• Ability to work independently and learn quickly
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• English is required because you will be dealing with English-speaking customers as part of your job.
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Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Working at Heights training/certification
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required
• Applicable government secruity screenings 
• Available to travel 40-60% of time