GIS Analyst
Are you a well- rounded, tech- savvy spatial individual? Do you want a unique opportunity to use world class software to prepare and deliver high quality spatial information products? As part of the JDI IT team, in this opportunity you will deliver various location-based analysis for the Forestry, Transportation, Retail and other J.D. Irving, Limited Industries. We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!
A day in the life!
Start your day with a team huddle to gain alignment on shared & individual priorities, share wins and get help with roadblocks.
Then, get started on today’s work! Whether it be a spatial analysis that needs to be completed, creating mobile & web applications using Esri’s Enterprise and ArcGIS Online technologies, or developing scripted processes to automate tasks, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of our businesses at J.D. Irving, Limited. This position requires full-time on-site presence.
Responsibilities
- Use world class software to prepare and deliver high quality spatial information products
- Use maps and data sets for spatial analysis to support business decision-making
- Develop and support a variety of Desktop, Mobile and Web GIS apps across the various JDI business units
- Compile spatial data sets for a variety of sources, including LiDAR, census data, Global Positioning System (GPS) data, field observations, satellite images, and environmental monitoring data
- Prepare reports of geographical statistics based on spatial data
- Communicate with clients to understand their needs
- Leverage the ESRI platform to deliver various location-based analysis for the Forestry, Transportation, Retail and other J.D. Irving, Limited Industries
Qualifications
- A University Degree or Community College Diploma with a focus on Geographic Information Systems
- Training or experience using the Esri platform including ArcGIS 10.x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online
- Customer focused: motivated by inspiring others to do things differently
- Technically inclined, process oriented and driven by a natural curiosity
- A continuous learner: acquiring new skills and software applications is second nature
- A practiced communicator with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Organized, analytical and business savvy
Bonus
- Esri certifications considered an asset
- Training or experience using Python and/or JavaScript and using Azure DevOps considered an asset
- Training or experience using Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, Statistical Analysis, 3D Analyst and Image Server extensions will be considered an asset
- Training or experience using Esri’s mobile platform including Field Maps, Survey123, Collector, Explorer considered an asset
About the Team
The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values – some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.
With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”!
We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!