GIS Analyst, Community Maps

Esri Canada has an exceptional opportunity for a GIS Analyst to join our Community Maps Department.

Reporting to the Enablement Manager, Community Maps, this role supports the Community Map of Canada program by assisting with the validation, quality review, and maintenance of geospatial data contributed by community organizations. This entry‑level role focuses on learning and helping contributors understand data standards, resolve submission issues, and adopt the Community Map of Canada basemaps. The position focuses on learning and applying standardized tools and processes while supporting accurate and timely updates to create a national basemap and maintain public safety-grade data.

This role is fully remote withinCanada.

About us:

Esri Canada provides geographic information system (GIS) solutions that empower people in business, government and education to make informed and timely decisions by leveraging the power of mapping and spatial analytics.

If you are passionate about making an impact in an organization that’s committed to creating a sustainable future, consider joining our team!

A Day in the life of a GIS Analyst at Esri Canada:

• Perform data translation and quality review of contributor‑submitted geospatial data for inclusion in the Community Map of Canada basemap and other content produced by Geospatial Infrastructure in accordance with defined standards and workflows.
• Assist with data quality assessments to verify accuracy, completeness, and schema alignment for foundational and NG9‑1‑1 datasets to be used in basemapping and other content.
• Participate in end-to-end support for basemap production system and workflows such as publishing and updating contributor data and escalating issues and feedback as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community contributors and maintain contributor records and related program information in designated systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to contributor and other feedback, when assigned, in a timely and professional manner, following established processes.
• Provide onboarding activities for new data contributors to Community Maps and NG9-1-1 programs, including documentation review and basic guidance on data submission requirements.
• Maintain contributor records and related program information in designated systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to the upkeep of process documentation and reference materials, including supporting routine testing of tools and technologies to ensure Community Map of Canada basemap and other content are compatible within the Esri system and partnered technologies.
• Collaborate with team members to develop scripts, apps, or reports to assist with the continuous improvement of Community Maps established workflows and content delivery (including basement production).
• Collaborate with Community Maps Advocacy team to promote the benefits of using Esri Canada produced content through social-selling campaigns, outreach events, community meetups, and conferences.
• Develop StoryMaps, blogs, videos, and other communication material providing technical guidance, best practices and useful technical resources related to the use of content produced by Community Maps and Geospatial Infrastructure.

What you bring to the team:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in geography, geomatics, GIS, computer science, engineering, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with the Esri ArcGIS platform where technologies such as ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online were used as part of regular responsibilities.
• Relevant internship or co‑op experience with the Esri ArcGIS platform may be considered toward meeting the minimum experience requirement.
• Esri certification, such as ArcGIS Pro Associate, is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of GIS concepts and geospatial data acquired through academic study or applied learning.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow established data standards, procedures, and quality guidelines.
• Proven customer service skills, with the ability to respond to inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to develop solutions to support workflow automation using languages and tools compatible with the Esri system such as Python, ArcGIS Notebooks, or Arcade.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external contributors.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage assigned tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Bilingual proficiency (English / French) is considered an asset.

At Esri Canada, we are committed to fair and competitive compensation. This role offers a base salary range of $65,100 to $75,400 annually, determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries and levels to ensure we remain competitive in the market.

What Esri Canada offers you:

We prioritize our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Work from Home or hybrid work
• Generous Paid Time-Off: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of time off per year, including:
• 3 weeks of paid annual vacation, increasing with years of service
• 50 hours of Paid-Time Off (PTO) for personal needs
• 32 hours of Summer Days
• Winter holiday office closure
• RRSP match increasing with years of service
• Training and development programs for professional growth
• Company perks including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more.
• Company-sponsored events and social activities
• Employee-driven initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts, and more.

Esri Canada conducts recruitment through a formal interview process with authorized company representatives. We do not request payment, banking details, or personal financial information during recruitment stages. Employment offers are extended only following a structured interview process.

Esri Canada fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, the opportunity to build your skills, and the flexibility to work remotely or at any of our offices across Canada. Occasional travel to corporate offices or customer sites may be required for certain positions. We offer attractive salaries, an engaging work environment, and an outstanding benefits package with generous time-off. We valueemployment equity and will provide accommodations upon request at any stage of the hiring process. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our hiring process includes background checks as a condition of employment.