As the Transit Geospatial Analyst, you will provide Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions to support Calgary Transit's operational and decision-making processes. You will focus on performing geospatial analysis, maintaining and managing transit related-geospatial datasets and developing & supporting custom GIS applications and mapping solutions. Primary duties include:
- Collaborate with internal partners to identify and address business challenges, document requirements, develop Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) workflows and perform GIS analysis that support transit studies and planning initiatives.
- Evaluate GIS tools, datasets, and analytical methods to achieve accurate and effective results.
- Develop and execute geospatial analyses in alignment with the established Transit GIS data models and frameworks.
- Create and manage Geodatabases to prepare data packages for publishing new services to Portal.
- Document project-specific data management workflows, structures, and processes to support data integrity.
- Evaluate and consolidate datasets and analytical outputs to produce a wide range of geospatial deliverables, including General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) products, street network shapefiles, Automated Passenger Count (APC) data outputs, and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)/Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) speed data analyses.
- Support field data collection by configuring Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antenna settings, setting up ArcGIS Field Maps and validating collected field data.
- Support GIS and cartographic solutions by communicating product functionality, limitations and capabilities to end users.
Qualifications
- A degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics Engineering or Science, Geography, Geospatial Science, or a related GIS/Geospatial focused discipline and at least 1 year of related experience.
- A demonstrated understanding of cartographic principles and the ability to produce mapping products using ArcGIS Pro, web-based mapping applications and/or ArcGIS Experience Builder.
- Success in this position requires the ability to think analytically with demonstrated problem-solving skills and excellent communication.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Applicants will be tested for related skills.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
- This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Position and Pay Information
- Business Unit: Calgary Transit
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Position Type: 1 Permanent
- Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $44.01 - 58.82 per hour
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
- Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
- Location: 928 32 Avenue NE
- Audience: Internal/External
- Apply By: July 13, 2026
- Job ID: 314783
