GIS Technician

Responsibilities What your day will look like Provide GIS technical support related to GIS components of operational projects (internal and external); GIS support including data management, spatial analysis, and visualizations in various GIS and data management software  Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including, planners, engineers, scientists, and technologists Provide support in the development of reports and presentations for multidisciplinary projects, client meetings, and proposals Contribute to the development and management of existing and innovative technical systems, standards and procedures to maintain high standards of efficiency and quality in products and services Attend client meetings and conducting field work upon request Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request Learning and Development Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees Qualifications What you will need to succeed A Post-secondary education in GIS, Geomatics or Field Technologies Completion of a one-year technical program in GIS A minimum of 1-2 years’ professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry, or technical program equivalent Demonstrated abilities in use of ESRI GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, Arc Map, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise) Report writing, organization and interpersonal skills Versatile, adaptable, and willing to conduct a variety of tasks Experience Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary project teamwork and coordination. Knowledge and practical use of spatial analysis, spatial statistics, remote sensing and working knowledge of ESRI analysis tools (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst) Working knowledge of mobile applications (Survey123, Collector, Field Maps) and ArcGIS Online\ArcGIS Enterprise web applications Proficient in data compilation, analysis, relational database design, and extract and transform datasets Experienced in standard and custom coordinate systems, transformations and datums (vertical/horizontal) Designing custom data collection tools and models with automated reports Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational and presentation skills Working knowledge of the following programs and programming languages would be considered an asset: AutoCAD, FME, CityEngine, PowerBI, Tableau, Python, ArcPy, JavaScript, and Arcade Young professionals with less than three years consulting experience have an opportunity to join Dillon Early Career Development (ECD) . Our ECD program is a unique component of our overall Talent Pipeline, designed to accelerate the development of our early career professionals as consultants. Program participants are offered enhanced opportunities for learning and development while building a sense of community through both formal and informal learning.  Dillon’s commitment to the growth and development of our people is a driving force of our success. With over a third of our staff participating in this program, our young professionals are provided with a unique opportunity to practice self-development and build for Dillon’s future. Why choose Dillon Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. We live our core values : Reliability: words that result in actions build trust; Achievement: do the work to hit the target; Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing; Creativity: discover new possibilities; Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard; Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences In addition, we offer: Employee share purchase plan Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees A competitive compensation package Comprehensive health benefits Generous retirement savings plan Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions Flexible work hours  Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to o?er a variety of ?exible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Learning and Development opportunities As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities Focus on Innovation The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees Wellness Subsidy Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes