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Senior GIS Analyst

Job in Elmira, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Emterra Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95000 - 105000 CAD Yearly CAD 95000.00 105000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Elmira

Senior GIS Analyst

Elmira, ON $95000.00-$105000.00/year

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy.

Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

The position of Senior GIS Analyst is to contribute and grow our geospatial capability. This role combines GIS Analyst and GIS development skills to assist with modernizing our GIS Architecture and expanding the GIS teams capability.

Position Description

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize GIS data, layers, and map products using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Network Analyst, and ArcGIS Online.
  • Create, publish, and manage web and field applications (i.e. Collector, Field Maps, Dashboards).
  • Conduct spatial analysis and data modeling to support routing, service planning, and business decisions.
  • Produce high-quality map series for operational and customer reporting.
  • Maintain data accuracy and version control across multiple project areas and municipalities.
  • Work with inter-discipline teams to align GIS efforts with business objectives.
  • Maintain schedules, deliverables, and priorities across multiple active projects.
  • Support data integration with business systems such as Data Warehouse and ERP systems.
  • Technically support Jr GIS staff, ensuring quality control and technical knowledge sharing.

    • Skills & Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in GIS, Geography or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional GIS experience.
  • ESRI Certifications or training.
  • Expert using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Network Analyst.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
  • Experience with FME, ETL tools, and spatial modelling.
  • Familiarity with web GIS frameworks (Leaflet, Open Layers) and RESTful APIs.
  • Strong understanding spatial data management, and data conversion workflows.
  • Demonstrated experience producing operational maps and managing field applications.
  • Knowledge of waste and recycling operations or municipal infrastructure is an asset.

    • Ideal Candidate

  • Proactive and Self-Motivated:
    Demonstrates initiative and the ability to balance precision with practicality in all tasks.
  • Ownership and Accountability:
    Takes pride in assignments, assumes full responsibility for deliverables, and actively shares lessons learned and knowledge with colleagues.
  • Detail-Oriented and Accurate:
    Enjoys working with complex details and consistently strives for accuracy and quality in outputs.
  • Collaborative and Growth-Oriented:
    Committed to personal development and supporting the growth of team members while contributing to the advancement of the GIS program.
  • Strategic and Technical Mindset:
    Combines a passion for GIS with a vision for shaping the long-term direction of the department.
  • Business-Aware:
    Understands the operational pressures of a fast-paced environment and adapts effectively to changing priorities.

    • Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

  • Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
  • Competitive wages!
  • Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
  • Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company!
  • Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
  • Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
  • Ability to have an impact and make change! 

    • Salary range - ($95,000 - $105,000)

    Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

    Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our dedicated Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

    Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

    This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

    Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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