Junior Geomatics Technician

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  Location

  (CANADA) and various

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  Job Reference

  21122

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Construction/property / Fresh Graduate

Job Description & Qualifications

Why WSP? 

Are you looking to join a dynamic, locally focused team with international reach? Join WSP, one of the world’s largest environmental consulting and services firms! 

Our team works on a variety of innovative projects such as digital impact studies, mining projects, climate change studies to name a few. The sectors of activity are varied: hydroelectric, mining, port, industrial, transport and others. 

Given the current growth within our Geospatial and Digital Solutions team, and the growing number of mandates in Quebec, Canada and internationally, we are looking for a geomatics technician who is passionate about geomatics to support us in this great adventure. Our team will be delighted to welcome people entering the job market as well as people with more experience. 

Locations:

Quebec, Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Baie-Comeau 

What you can expect to do with us: 

• Participate in the collection and organization of customer data; 
• Integrate and structure geospatial data (manually or automatically with tools like FME); 
• Perform geoprocessing and spatial analyses according to project needs;  
• Create or update geographic information systems (GIS);  
• Participate in the compilation and validation of data collected by field teams and process this data for the production of maps and reports;  
• Produce cartographic products, figures, plans as part of environmental studies and projects;  
• Collaborate on the design and putting online of cartographic layers (web services) for interactive maps (AGOL, Portal); 
• Create web maps and portals with ArcGIS products (Enterprise and Online);  
• Use drawing/mapping/GIS software adapted to different types of deliverables 
• Attend project meetings to fully understand the requested deliverables; 

We would like to know more about you if you have: 

• DEC in geomatics, cartography, surveying, geodesy or any other training deemed equivalent; 
• Experience with ArcGIS desktop (ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap from ESRI); 
• Experience in web mapping (ArcGIS Online and Enterprise); 
• Relevant experience in the production of cartographic products;  
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Illustrator, Global Mapper, QGIS/PostGIS, FME considered an asset; 
• Experience in consulting engineering and knowledge of Hydro-Québec and MTMD geomatics standards considered an asset; 
• Great autonomy, initiative and concern for delivering validated and quality products; 
• English/French bilingualism, an asset. 

About Us

WSP  is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our mission is to ensure the sustainability of our cities and our environments.

Our team is made up of over 65,000 members worldwide. In Canada alone, we are over 12,000 people involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to building sustainable transportation networks. We are finding new ways to extract critical resources and developing renewable energy sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our employees and our reputation.
• We operate locally, but with an international reach.
• We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We support a culture of autonomy and accountability.

Please note:

Health and safety are absolutely essential values ​​for WSP. Given the importance of staying safe, you must comply with our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy at all times, as well as client HSE policies where applicable.

Job offers for positions involving field work and subject to safety are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and during the interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

The use of the masculine gender includes the feminine and has only been used to lighten the text.

WSP welcomes and encourages individuals with mobility disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is an equal opportunity employer. Only selected candidates will be contacted.