Esri Canada is a leading provider of GIS solutions, and they are seeking a GIS Data Analyst for their Ratio.City department. The role involves supporting the development and operation of the Ratio.City product by managing and analyzing geospatial data to ensure its quality and usability for stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, validate, clean, and analyze spatial and attribute data to support Ratio.City product functionality and data pipelines
- Research, source, and acquire geospatial and related datasets from internal and external sources relevant to urban planning and land use
- Transform data into usable formats, including georeferencing, digitization, and basic raster and vector processing
- Ingest and maintain datasets within the Ratio.City platform, including field mapping, styling, and metadata creation
- Develop and maintain repeatable processes and methods to improve the efficiency, consistency, and reliability of data acquisition and updates
- Support internal teams by responding to data‑related questions, issues, and requests related to the Ratio.City product
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of internal documentation, data standards, and technical reference materials
- Participate in team meetings and product discussions, sharing insights related to data quality, coverage, and improvement opportunities
Skills
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience working with GIS, geospatial data, or data analysis in an academic, professional, or early‑career product environment
- Foundational experience using Esri technologies such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
- Post‑secondary degree or diploma in geography, GIS, geomatics, urban planning, data analytics, or a related field
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
- Demonstrated ability to apply foundational GIS and data analysis skills to real‑world data problems
- Proven attention to data quality, accuracy, and documentation standards
- Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to follow established processes and workflows
- Proven ability to learn and apply new tools, technologies, and data methodologies
- Ability to manage assigned tasks effectively and meet deadlines with guidance from more senior team members
- Effective written and verbal communication skills suitable for a collaborative, product‑focused team environment
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross‑functional team
- Fluency in English is essential, as this role requires regular client communication and support in English-speaking regions
- Bilingual proficiency (English / French) is considered an asset
Benefits
- Work from Home or hybrid work
- Generous Paid Time-Off: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of time off per year, including:
- 3 weeks of paid annual vacation, increasing with years of service
- 50 hours of Paid-Time Off (PTO) for personal needs
- 32 hours of Summer Days
- Winter holiday office closure
- Comprehensive health benefits plan
- RRSP match increasing with years of service
- Training and development programs for professional growth
- Company perks including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more.
- Company-sponsored events and social activities
- Employee-driven initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts, and more.
Company Overview
Esri Canada is a software analytics company located in Toronto. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.esri.ca.