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Assistant Consultant - GIS

WSP Consultants India Ltd

4.2

based on 660 Reviews

4-8 years

Bangalore / Bengaluru

1 vacancy

Assistant Consultant - GIS

WSP

posted 5d ago

Job Role Insights

Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Data Entry Data Analysis Logistics AutoCAD Clinical Data Management MS Office

+ 4 more

Job Description

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and delivery-oriented candidate who has practical experience with GIS and a profound interest in GIS technologies and updates. The Assistant GIS Consultant will assist with data management and mapping activities related to Contanimnated lands, Environmental Planning, Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment, Archaeology, Heritage, Indigenous Relations and other environmental investigations projects. Outputs and maps would be based on input and requests from the Archaeology and Heritage team in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada. All deliverables produced shall comply with WSP Canada standards and procedures, as well as provincial regulations, standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

The role would involve:

Map components of various projects using GIS software, including ArcGIS;
Assist in preparing maps, drawings, figures, sketches, charts and presentation posters for use in proposals and design reports;
Participate in 2D and 3D GIS data analysis, file management, database management, spatial data capture, georeferencing, structuring and integration into GIS data themes;
Convert GIS data between multiple file formats;
Report to and review project work with senior GIS personnel;
Work collaboratively with staff from other WSP offices, as required to meet project and client needs;
Communicate and operate in a professional and courteous manner with team members, Project Managers, and clients;
Perform other administrative and technical duties as required;
Use GIS and spatial analysis tools to build and maintain geospatial databases including digitising, data conversion, feature attribution, and editing of GIS layers.
Capture required topographic layers from imagery and other sources.
Production of maps and figures to be used in reports and studies, in compliance with WSP quality management system (QMS).
Perform quality reviews to ensure geospatial and content accuracy.
Proactively identify improvements to enhance the company s GIS service to clients.
Attend to team and project needs as required, and respond within agreed timeframes.
Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to line manager.
Develop own expertise and stay abreast of developments in GIS technologies.
Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in accordance with company policies.

Key Competencies / Skills:

Mandatory Skills

Perform routine analysis, digitizing, collection, and consolidation of project data;
Perform routine and basic calculations (area, distance, converting units and coordinate systems);
Input field data and complete various basic data entry tasks;
Assist senior geospatial staff with digital field data collection preparation, implementation, and visualization in both web and desktop environments.
Demonstrated proficiency of GIS tools such as ArcGIS suite, ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work in a very dynamic and demanding work environment.
Should possess good interpersonal skills, good team player with an innate ability to motivate colleagues to give of their best.
To be flexible and adaptable in the range of work undertaken and deliver it with enthusiasm.
To be self-motivated.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Desired Skills

CAD experience desirable.
International experience is preferred.
Interest in archaeology, cultural heritage, and history is an asset.

Qualifications

With a degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (GIS), a member of a relevant professional institution or will have demonstrable experience. Knowledge and experience of the following is essential: