Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, Montana’s, Olive Garden Canada, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, The Landing Restaurant Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, State & Main, Elephant and Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, The Burger’s Priest, Blanco Cantina and Anejo. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.

The role of a Analyst, GIS is to support the Director, Market Development, along with the rest of the Restaurant Development Team, and to work closely with several of our restaurant brands, as it primarily relates to the maintenance, error corrections and regular updates of our spatial service delivery area boundaries (GIS), additional market planning and site selection support, and contribute to ad-hoc spatial analysis projects.

What you will do in this role:

• Carry out the maintenance and perform regular updates to the service delivery area GIS files for one of our largest brands, using MapInfo Pro Server; liaise with the brand team - identify new boundary areas and realign existing limits, provide data/insights on the sales impact of delivery boundary realignments, and obtain demographic information on restaurants for analysis and make recommendations on action items that enhance the operations of the restaurant
• Support the Real Estate Department in the primary research (e.g., identify major residential and commercial developments, major infrastructure projects, etc.) and data collection, relating to the creation of Site Approval Packages (SAP) that are presented at the monthly Real Estate Committee (REC) meeting and subsequently generating a Franchise Sale Package (FSP) in order to franchise the opportunity within the marketplace
• Maintain and edit several geodatabases in QGIS and Sitewise Pro (SaaS platform)
• Provide general support to the Director, Market Development by updating market planning databases and/or any ad hoc spatial and analytical requests

What we are looking for from you:

• University or College degree; must have spatial analysis knowledge and with a sound understanding of GIS tools and techniques (specifically MapInfo Pro Server, QGIS and Google Earth)
• Advanced analytical, organizational and research skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written/communication skills
• Ability to understand and interpret the application of GIS tools (e.g., MapInfoPro Server, QGIS, Google Earth, Google Maps) and other related technical applications (Sitewise Pro) and familiarity with G-Suite products (e.g., Sheets, Slides, etc.)

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible/Hybrid work environment
• Pay Range: $50,000-$80,000 + Annual Bonus & RRSP Matching
• You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
• You’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation
• 20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brands
• A welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respect
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
• Industry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programs

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com