Junior GIS Analyst

Job description

Who we are: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp (CFOC) is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. From the design and construction of network operations to the provision of end user services, CFOC is connecting rural communities and their members with the world.

Why we do it: We believe in the work we do and the legacy we will leave behind. We make meaningful change possible through network connections in communities where people choose to build their lives; where they work, where they grow, staying connected through education and entertainment.

We build and operate fast, reliable fiber networks so rural Canada can thrive, and we are currently looking for a Junior GIS Analyst to compliment our growing Design Team in achieving this.

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior GIS Analyst, the Junior GIS Analyst will work closely with internal decision-makers, business development professionals, project managers, OSP designers, and coordinators to gather, extract, clean, map, and create informative and succinct pieces of spatial data and diagrams. The Junior GIS Analyst will help synthesize mapping and GIS data needs for potential, preliminary, existing, and constructed Fiber Optic network projects. The Junior GIS Analyst will also assist others across multiple departments with their GIS needs throughout the lifecycle of various fiber optic projects and processes.

Key Organizational Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Be responsible for own health and wellness, personally and professionally, to ensure you can perform this role as needed.
• Contribute to the goals of connectivity through your performance and contributions CFOC.
• Working responsibly on the work assigned to you within the values of CFOC.

General Responsibilities:

• Gathering, cleaning, updating, and processing GIS and spatial data.
• Assisting other professionals across various departments with their GIS needs including but not limited to: creating maps, data layers, parsing and summarizing data, and deciphering spatial information.
• Creating informative and concise maps, diagrams, data layers, summaries, and tables for middle and senior management personnel and decision-makers.
• Designing conceptual and draft fiber optic networks used for decision making purposes.
• Maintaining and updating GIS systems, automated processes, and dashboards.

** The list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the organization reserves the right to adjust the job description as required. Job requirement include other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in GIS or related field; OR proven aggregate work experience doing GIS/spatial data analysis.
• 0 to 2 years experience editing, gathering, and generally using GIS and spatial data.
• Proven ability to gather, extract, analyze, summarize, and map out spatial information.
  • NOTE: Please provide 3-4 maps in PDF or JPEG form showcasing your cartographic abilities along with any supplementary diagrams or writeups describing your processes.
• Familiarity of various spatial data forms such as KML files, SHP files, CAD files, JSON files, GDB files, among others.
• Proficiency using ArcGIS Pro and familiarity with ESRI suite of applications and tools.
• Proficient computer skills & knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications including Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.
• Effective communication skills, confidence in interacting with key internal and external contacts at all levels in verbal, written and electronic form.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects successfully; prioritize work and requests.

Preferred Skills:

• 2+ years experience in a GIS role (analyst, coordinator, technician, programmer, etc.).
• 2+ years experience handling GIS/CAD data and using GIS/CAD software.
• Proficiency using Python, Arcade, R, and SQL coding languages.
• Telecommunication experience especially with Fiber Optics. OSP fiber optic design experience.
• Previous experience working in design/drafting, engineering, or business environment.

Canadian Fiber Optics offers a competitive, total compensation package along with professional development opportunities for innovation and growth. Compensation will be commensurate with the level of experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• telecommunication: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB