Project Manager - Survey / GIS - Anywhere in Canada
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in project management for survey and GIS-related projects.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Project Manager - Survey and GIS (anywhere in Canada)
Who we are?
Cansel helps clients capture, transform and manage data leading to increased field to finish efficiency and profitability.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Project Manager (10+ years of experience) with a strong foundation in both GIS and surveying to support the delivery of complex geospatial and infrastructure projects across Canada and North America. This role is focused on hands-on project execution and coordination, requiring a deep understanding of geospatial data workflows and integration. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and tracking project activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams (field, processing, GIS, and client stakeholders), ensuring QA/QC standards are met, and delivering high-quality, GIS-ready outputs. Strong experience with data transformation and automation tools such as FME is highly desirable to support scalable and efficient workflows.
In this role, you will...
Responsibilities
In addition to the strong growth culture of the company, Cansel offers:
** We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. **
Who we are?
Cansel helps clients capture, transform and manage data leading to increased field to finish efficiency and profitability.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Project Manager (10+ years of experience) with a strong foundation in both GIS and surveying to support the delivery of complex geospatial and infrastructure projects across Canada and North America. This role is focused on hands-on project execution and coordination, requiring a deep understanding of geospatial data workflows and integration. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and tracking project activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams (field, processing, GIS, and client stakeholders), ensuring QA/QC standards are met, and delivering high-quality, GIS-ready outputs. Strong experience with data transformation and automation tools such as FME is highly desirable to support scalable and efficient workflows.
In this role, you will...
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Survey and GIS teams to assess client requirements, scope projects, and create detailed proposals.
- Define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with client goals.
- Oversee project execution, resource allocation, and adherence to quality standards.
- Provide technical guidance on GIS tools and Trimble survey workflows.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and milestones, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
- Facilitate communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members, maintaining transparency and alignment.
- Conduct regular project reviews, update stakeholders, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Support the integration of GIS solutions into existing workflows, customizing them as needed.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in project management for survey and GIS-related projects.
- PMP certification preferred.
- This role requires strong technical depth, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex geospatial data into clear, actionable insights for clients.
- Experience with mobile mapping systems, asset extraction workflows, and structured GIS data models is essential.
- This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys staying close to the data and workflows while driving project success without direct people management responsibilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SmartSheet, Salesforce).
- Experience in budget management and financial reporting.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver outstanding results.
- Bilingual in English and French, with strong communication skills preferred
In addition to the strong growth culture of the company, Cansel offers:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Uncapped Commission incentives for the sales team.
- Flexible extended health and dental benefits program.
- Group Life, Short term Disability, Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Critical Illness Insurance
- Access to on-line pharmacy
- Company vehicle program for Sales Reps.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Book Club program (we will buy any book that you feel would be beneficial to assist in your professional development).
- Free access to our online courses database.
- Exclusive discount offers on shopping, sports, movies, travels and more through Perkopolis.
- Preferred rates on some gym memberships.
- Preferred rates on personal insurance.
- Generous long service reward program.
** We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. **
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate survey and GIS projects, including scoping, proposals, objectives, deliverables, schedules, budgets, resources, and quality standards. Guide technical workflows and GIS integration, communicate with clients and cross-functional teams, review progress, and manage risks to deliver high-quality outputs on time and within budget.
Requirements
Requires at least 10 years of project management experience on survey and GIS-related projects, with technical expertise in mobile mapping, asset extraction workflows, and structured GIS data models. PMP certification is preferred; candidates should also have experience with project management tools, budget management, financial reporting, and strong communication and prioritization skills.
Skills
- Project Management
- Surveying
- GIS
- Geospatial Data Workflows
- FME
- Data Transformation
- Workflow Automation
- Mobile Mapping
- Asset Extraction
- Structured GIS Data Models
- Trimble Survey Workflows
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Risk Mitigation
- Client Communication
Benefits
- Flexible Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Group Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Online Pharmacy Access
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development Books
- Online Courses
- Shopping, Sports, Movies, and Travel Discounts
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Personal Insurance Discounts
- Long-Service Rewards
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Consulting
Keywords
- Surveying
- GIS
- Geospatial Projects
- Infrastructure Projects
- Project Execution
- Project Coordination
- FME
- Data Transformation
- Workflow Automation
- Mobile Mapping Systems
- Asset Extraction Workflows
- Structured GIS Data Models
- Trimble Survey Workflows
- GIS Integration
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Project Proposals
- Resource Allocation
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Project Scheduling
- Risk Mitigation
- PMP Certification
- MS Project
- SmartSheet
- Salesforce
- Client Stakeholder Management
- Field Data Processing