Senior GIS Developer/Analyst

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior GIS Analyst, in any of our Canadian offices, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows.

• Creating and editing spatial data and mapping products and performing junior level geospatial analyses in support of our service lines and key areas of work
• Generating, editing, and maintaining relational geospatial databases
• Assist in updating and maintaining mapping standards and work processes
• At times, supporting field activities as a field second (workload dependent)

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Possess an undergraduate degree in a related discipline or technical diploma
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role
• Understanding of geographic and projected coordinate systems and transformations
• Proficient with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software suite and extensions
• Proficient with ESRI ArcPro
• Working knowledge of ESRI Field Maps and Survey 123 data collection services
• GIS Programming experience using technology such as Python, Arcade, R, JavaScript, C#, SQL, and related skills
• An ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, regulations, drawings and job specifications
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Industry experience in the Environmental or Consulting space

Experience in the following would be considered an asset:

• ESRI Enterprise Geodatabases
• ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal) / Online
• FME or ESRI model builder
• Experience with linear infrastructure projects such as pipelines
• AutoCAD Map or Civil 3D
• Field experience (along with applicable certifications)
• Experience in project planning and coordination
• Experience or interest in utilizing AI tools
• Experience or interest in mentorship of junior staff

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit .

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click to learn more.