Junior GIS Analyst

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Junior GIS Analyst join our Digital & Project Services team (office-hybrid-remote opportunities available in Canada). This is a permanent position with an hourly rate range of $28.00-$32.00, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Apply your understanding of GIS to a diverse range of environmental and engineering projects
• Work in an innovative geospatial environment and team
• Creating and editing spatial data and mapping products and performing junior level geospatial analyses in support of our service lines and key areas of work
• Generating, editing, and maintaining relational geospatial databases
• Assist in updating and maintaining mapping standards and work processes
• At times, supporting field activities as a field second (workload dependent)

Your Expertise and Skills

• Possess an undergraduate degree in a related discipline or technical diploma
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Understanding of geographic and projected coordinate systems and transformations
• Proficient with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software suite and extensions
• Proficient with ESRI ArcPro
• Working knowledge of ESRI Field Maps and Survey 123 data collection services
• An ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, regulations, drawings and job specifications
• Have a keen eye for cartographic design and the capability to produce high quality cartographic products
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
• Experience in the following would be considered an asset: ESRI Enterprise Geodatabases
• ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal) / Online
• FME or ESRI model builder
• Acquiring or processing UAV imagery
• Experience with linear infrastructure projects such as pipelines
• AutoCAD Map or Civil 3D GIS Programming experience using technology such as Python, Arcade, R, JavaScript, C#, SQL, and related skills
• Field experience (along with applicable certifications)
• Experience in project planning and coordination

Onterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to work with Human Resources directly.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.

We are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success.

We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.

At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth. “Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.” - Erin Peck, Emissions Services “There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” - Andre Richardson, Consulting “I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” - J Esteves, R&D