GIS Analyst

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Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you. 

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.  

Our B&A Studios team has an exciting opportunity for a GIS Analyst to join our team, based in our Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver office. As part of CIMA+, B&A Studios combines its recognized expertise in planning, design, and community engagement with the breadth of CIMA+’s engineering and consulting services. This creates unique opportunities for our employees to work on impactful projects that shape communities across Canada. By joining our team, you will benefit from the creativity and collaborative spirit of B&A along with the scale, resources, and growth potential offered by CIMA+, one of the country’s leading multidisciplinary firms.

We are seeking a highly motivated GIS Analyst with 1-3 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and can adapt to evolving project demands. As a GIS Analyst, you will support a variety of planning, energy, and geospatial projects. You should have expertise in figure development, web mapping, and geospatial analysis, along with a strong interest in contributing to the team's technical growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, visually compelling report figures that are both aesthetically pleasing and communicate content clearly.
• Develop and configure web mapping applications using ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, and related tools.
• Conduct spatial data analysis and surface development to support land use and planning initiatives.
• Create and update forms using Survey123 Connect.
• Develop and maintain geospatial databases and tools.
• Collaborate with CAD, Engagement, Graphics, and Planning teams to support ongoing projects.
• Assist in promoting GIS services across the company.
• Contribute to GIS innovation initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or an equivalent qualification.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in GIS and spatial analysis.
• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123 Connect).
• Experience using ESRI extensions (e.g., Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Network Analyst, etc.).
• Experience processing LiDAR data.
• Strong figure development skills, with a focus on clarity, aesthetics, and adherence to established standards.
• Experience developing web mapping applications using Experience Builder.
• Solid understanding of projections and transformations.
• Experience managing spatial data.
• Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Assets

• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate for workflow automation.
• Python programming skills for geospatial automation and analysis (e.g., ArcPy, GeoPandas).
• Familiarity with CityEngine or similar 3D geospatial tools.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software (e.g., Blender, Rhino, SketchUp).
• Have a portfolio that demonstrates past projects either from schoolwork or experience

 

B&A Studios is one of Western Canada’s leading planning, design, and engagement consultancies, now part of the CIMA+ family - one of Canada’s largest privately-owned engineering and consulting firms. Together, we offer an unmatched multidisciplinary platform that connects urban design, planning, engineering, and engagement under one collaborative network.

Joining our team means:

• Working in a studio environment that values creativity, inclusivity, and curiosity.
• Collaborating with professionals across Canada on projects that shape communities of all sizes.
• Contributing to projects that matter — from transformative urban redevelopments to forward-thinking greenfield communities.
• Having the opportunity to lead, influence, and grow in a design studio that is entering its next exciting phase of evolution.
• Enjoying a workplace that offers flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, professional development support, and a culture rooted in collaboration and respect.

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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