GIS Project Officer / Project Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a GIS Project Officer / Project Analyst to support major utility infrastructure and environmental licensing projects. This role focuses on map production, geospatial data management, spatial analysis, and project coordination within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Work model: Hybrid, four days onsite and one day remote

Contract: Two years with potential extension

Responsibilities

• Create and update professional maps, figures, and web maps for environmental assessments, regulatory submissions, environmental protection plans, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop, maintain, and quality-check geospatial datasets, databases, and related project records.
• Collaborate with GIS specialists, environmental professionals, engineers, and project teams to deliver accurate mapping products.
• Support spatial analysis, routing, site selection, and environmental screening activities.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and status, and assist with project scopes, schedules, work packages, and cost estimates.
• Review and edit environmental reports and engagement materials for accuracy.
• Manage competing priorities and contribute to improvements in GIS workflows and project processes.

Required Qualifications

• A two-year diploma in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline with at least four years of directly related GIS experience; or a related certificate with at least five years of directly related GIS experience.
• Hands-on proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and enterprise GIS environments.
• Strong cartography and map production skills.
• Experience creating, editing, managing, and quality-checking spatial data and maintaining GIS databases.
• Experience supporting projects with defined schedules, priorities, and deliverables.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work onsite in Winnipeg four days per week.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s licence and ability to obtain required security clearance and complete background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utilities, engineering, infrastructure, construction, or environmental consulting projects.
• Familiarity with electrical transmission systems and utility infrastructure.
• Experience supporting environmental assessments, environmental licensing, or regulatory submissions.
• Exposure to GIS automation, workflow improvements, and geospatial analysis supporting project decisions.
• Experience preparing mapping products for public or Indigenous engagement activities.