Overview

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of GIS Analyst in our Vancouver Office. You will be a member of Dillon’s GIS Discipline within the Data Integration Services Practice You will be a key part of our multidisciplinary group serving our public sector (federal, provincial, and municipal), and Indigenous clients. This is a new position and can be based at any one of our Vancouver office. We offer flexible work hours options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.

Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including planners, engineers, scientists, and technologists
- Contribute to the development and management of existing and innovative technical systems, standards, and procedures to maintain a high standard of efficiency and quality in products and services
- Provide GIS technical support related to GIS components of operational projects (internal and external) including data management, spatial analysis, and visualizations in various GIS and data management software (e.g. ArcGIS, Tableau, and Power BI)
- Provide innovative and efficient web tool architecture and design that can be used across multidisciplinary areas
- Apply programming and coding skills to assist with project and data resolution management, enhance web applications through the development of additional functionalities and components, and develop automated reporting tools
- Develop, implement, and maintain related coding procedures and policies specific to GIS Web Applications throughout the development life cycle, ensuring adherence to organization standards and user requirements. (e.g. ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online)
- Test, review, analyze, optimize,



and monitor Web GIS Portal systems/tools and internal processes for enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and to uphold optimal functionality and performance
- Conduct comprehensive research and assess a range of GIS software solutions to enhance the development and management of existing and innovative technical systems, tools, and applications

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

- A degree in Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Completion of a one-year technical program in GIS
- A minimum of 1-3 years of skilled experience, preferably in the consulting industry, or technical program equivalent
- Demonstrated abilities in the use of ESRI GIS software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)
- Report writing, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Versatile, adaptable, and willing to conduct a variety of tasks

Experience

- Proficient in data compilation, relational database design, and extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes
- Designing custom data collection tools and models with automated reports
- Using statistics and machine learning principles to manipulate data and present results from large datasets
- Understanding of spatial analysis, spatial statistics, remote sensing, and working knowledge of ESRI analysis tools (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst)
- Development of mobile applications (Survey123, Collector, Field Maps) and ArcGIS Online web applications
- Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary project teamwork and coordination
- Proficient in the writing of technical reports
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of the following programs and programming languages would be considered an asset: AutoCAD, Pix4D, Power BI, CityEngine, Python, ArcPy, JavaScript, and Arcade

Young professionals with less than three years of 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.

Compensation

$52,400-$78,800

At Dillon, we believe in transparency. The following salary range is what we expect to offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

- Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life
- Employee share purchase plan
- Dillon is 100% employee-owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average.

- Dillon’s Overtime Directive

- This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.

- Competitive benefits package, including:

- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health advantages
- Ample paid vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates

- Early Career Development (ECD) program

- At Dillon, we build careers. Designed for technical professionals with less than three years of consulting experience, the ECD program accelerates the transition into entrepreneurial consultants through monthly ‘Level Up’ sessions that build both technical and consulting capabilities. Own your success; we provide the blueprint.

Health & Safety at Dillon Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

📌 GIS Analyst (Vancouver)
🏢 Dillon Consulting
📍 Vancouver