GIS Subject Matter Expert (Calgary)

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Job Description

Our Western Canada Team is looking to grow and expand, offering unique opportunities to engage with high-profile clients and drive transformative initiatives across diverse industries. We’re seeking a seasoned GIS Subject Matter Expert to lead a critical GIS Alignment initiative. This role will focus on evaluating our client’s current geospatial ecosystem—covering technical platforms, data processes, governance, and stakeholder experiences—and defining a strategic roadmap that drives optimization, innovation and greater cost effectiveness.

Must be local to CALGARY and the surrounding area, as this position involves a hybrid work arrangement with some in-office presence required

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventorying existing platforms, applications, integrations, and commercial arrangements using available documentation
• Engaging stakeholders to gather needs and pain points through interviews
• Assessing the data landscape, operational processes, and infrastructure
• Reviewing governance, data quality, integration, and lifecycle management practices
• Benchmarking our client’s current state against industry best practices to identify gaps
• Developing prioritized initiatives across quick wins, medium- and long-term goals
• Building a phased roadmap with clear KPIs and assigned ownership
• Leading system, process, and change management efforts to achieve the future state

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience with GIS platforms
• Proven experience implementing and supporting GIS systems in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of spatial data models, geoprocessing workflows, and GIS integration with business operations
• Experience conducting stakeholder engagement to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Ability to assess current GIS technical landscapes and recommend improvements aligned with industry best practices
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality standards, and lifecycle management in GIS environments
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally and mentor teams
• Experience in the utilities or energy sector

Other Skills & Experience:

• Project management skills including planning and stakeholder communication
• Certifications such as GISP (Certified GIS Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional)

Additional Information

What Do We Offer?

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team to serve some of the most exciting and highly respected companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with pioneer mind-set thinking, customized solutions, and you will often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on their business. We are committed to a healthy work-life integration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a clear and structured yearly salary increase and bonuses
• Healthcare that includes dental, vision, life insurance, and RRSP contributions
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving personal development goals through coaching, collaboration, and real-time feedback
• Robust learning and development platform through the Sia Institute, Working Groups and Training
• Reimbursement for continuing education and certifications
• Your team will consist of highly educated, specialised and entrepreneurial consultants within a company which is a successful player in the global consulting market
• Working in an  environment which creates opportunities to share knowledge and work together on international projects with colleagues all over the world

Deib

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia’s DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

To learn more about Sia, please visit: 

https://www.sia-partners.com/en/join-us

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.