B&A acknowledges and respects the many Ancestral Lands, Traditional Territories and Treaty Areas in which our work spans. We are grateful for the benefits the land provides to us and the wisdom of the Knowledge Keepers and Elders among the many communities we work with.

JOIN CANADA’S LEADING PLANNING, DESIGN, AND ENGAGEMENT FIRM.

Are you passionate about representing projects that build great places and spaces? At B&A, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding results for the communities and clients in which we serve, and our firm is excited to grow our team with a junior to intermediate GIS Analyst that has an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovative and collaborative solutions.

ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Junior to Intermediate GIS Analyst to provide GIS expertise in support of our Land Use Monitoring Program. Since 2016, B&A has supported the development and implementation of comprehensive and customized land use monitoring programs for some of Canada’s largest midstream energy companies to support stakeholder collaboration, damage prevention, integrity management and class monitoring objectives throughout all stages of the land use planning and development process.

This position will support the Land Use Monitoring Program in Northern British Columbia with the potential to support other programs currently managed by B&A. Initially, this is a temporary term contract position available to a qualified Indigenous Person.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Junior to Intermediate 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. The key accountabilities include:

• Support records intake, spatial referencing, data entry and map generation processes and procedures
• Develop high quality project mapping for use in project reports and web mapping applications
• 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 and procedures

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a dynamic and results-orientated professional who can execute a wide range of GIS services to meet project needs and requirements. You thrive in fast-paced environments where effective multi-tasking and prioritization is crucial to meeting tight deadlines and competing demands. Your strong interpersonal skills allow you to work seamlessly with internal project teams and clients.

We are seeking a team member with the following qualities:

• High school graduate
• General interest in environmental studies, geography, cartography and data science
• Post secondary education in GIS or a related field.
• 0 – 2 years of post secondary experience in GIS.
• Desire to develop and implement best-practice GIS services for a broad range of audiences.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of GIS, data acquisition, research and architecture and spatialanalysis applications.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS ESRI Suite of Tools, ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online and the Spatial and Network Analyst extensions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to effectively plan and organize while balancing multiple priorities in a team oriented environment.
• Proven interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; ability to maintain professional working relationships and present ideas in a business-friendly manner.
• A thorough understanding of Microsoft Office 365 Suite and Microsoft SharePoint is required.
• Knowledge of Power Automate, Sequel Server, Adobe Suite, Python, Java, HTML and other programming skills are considered assets to this position.
• Proven ability to produce high quality, visually aesthetic maps focusing on essential cartographic principles and consistent with brand standards is required.
• Available for occasional travel and possess a Class 5 license.
• 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 project conceptualization and design, strategic advice, and reputational messaging. We work with a broad range of clients including developers, landowners, governments and energy and natural resource companies.

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 – Remote, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver offices
• Benefits plan with Health Spending Account
• Professional development opportunities
• Mentorship and career progression
• A highly creative, innovative, and fast-paced work environment

Are you ready to grow your career? Apply Today.

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 July 22, 2024