As a GIS Analyst, you will play an important role at B&A, advancing the continued development of our GIS and working closely with our team to create and manage a wide range of GIS applications.

These applications support B&A’s planning work, helping users and clients more effectively visualize and position their project. As a GIS Analyst, you will guide the integration of GIS into a diverse range of projects and advance the role of GIS to support internal business needs, project diversification, and business development endeavours. The key accountabilities include:

• Develop high quality project mapping for use in project reports and web mapping applications.

• Complete spatial analysis tasks to support project deliverables.

• Support records intake, spatial referencing, data entry and map generation processes and procedures.

• Participate in project strategy formation and the implementation of GIS solutions.

• Assist in advancing web mapping capabilities.

• Support GIS integration and synergies within technical services area.

• Collaborate on the review, assessment and ongoing growth of B&A’s internal GIS procedures.

ABOUT YOU

You are a strategic leader of change who thrives in a fast-paced high-performing consulting firm. You value relationships and build strong, trusted connections with those in your life. You demonstrate integrity through honesty and accountability and embody moral and ethical principles in your work and in your life. You are engaged and present in everything you do. You appreciate the diversity of people, thoughts, and ideas, and are energized by collaborative teamwork. You have an entrepreneurial and consulting mindset that inspires innovation and drives excellence in your work. You are focused on the future and embrace a sustainable approach to ensure future generations can thrive in resilient communities.

You are an early career professional with at least two years of experience suported with post-secondary education in GIS. Your ambitious and resilient character is complimented by your aptitude to overcome challenges with creative solutions. Your ‘above and beyond’ commitment to high performance and accountability will ensure success as a GIS Analyst.

You possess the following qualities:

• Desire to develop and implement best-practice GIS services for a broad range of audiences.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to effectively plan and organize while balancing multiple priorities in a team oriented environment.

• Proven interpersonal communication skills with the ability to maintain professional working relationships and present ideas in a business-friendly manner.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of GIS, data acquisition, research and architecture.

• Experience with ESRI Suite of Tools including ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online and the Spatial and Network Analyst extensions.

• Experience executing a variety of spatial analysis tasks (DEM and surface processing, 3D modelling, hydrology modelling, network analysis etc.).

• Proven ability to produce high quality, visually aesthetic maps focusing on essential cartographic principles and consistent with brand standards.

• A thorough understanding of Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Adobe Suite and Microsoft SharePoint is required.

• Knowledge of Power Automate, Survey 123, Sequel Server, Java, HTML and other programming skills are considered assets for this position.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to team collaboration and client service is paramount.

ABOUT B&A

We are a dynamic, future-focused, multi-disciplinary team that believes in creating great places and spaces. We have a thirty-five year track record in helping our clients successfully achieve project approvals through conceptualization and design, strategic advice, and forward-thinking urban planning solutions. We work with a broad range of clients including land developers, landowners, governments, institutions, and energy and natural resource companies.

Our planning, design, and engagement focus is supported by expertise in visualization and analytics, sustainable and environmentally-conscious practices, and strategic oversight and communications. Our core values are centred on relationships, integrity, collaboration, diversity, and our future.

We offer an exciting and engaging employee-owned culture that supports your career ambitions and respects your lifestyle. Our team promotes a workplace where your contributions are recognized, and our successes are celebrated together. We love our work and our families. We work hard, but we also have fun!

At B&A, our core values are centered on relationships, integrity, collaboration, and diversity.

As an equal-opportunity employer, our success comes from an environment where collaboration, diversity and inclusion drive innovative and successful outcomes. We believe that by staying true to our values, our place can be anyone’s place.

We offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible working environment
• Benefits plan with Health Spending Account
• Professional development opportunities
• Mentorship and career progression
• A highly creative, innovative, and fast-paced work environment

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio via email to careers@bastudios.ca
All requested documentation is required to be considered for this opportunity.
The application deadline is November 3, 2023