GIS Project Manager

  • Company: SYSTRA
  • Field: Engineering
  • Location: Montréal
  • Type of job: Hybrid, Full time
  • Date of publication: May 19, 2026
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SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Missions/Main Duties

The GIS Project Manager supports the delivery of enterprise geographic information system (GIS) initiatives across land-focused programs. This role is ideal for a delivery-oriented professional who can coordinate technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure high-quality outcomes across complex, multi-stream initiatives.

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple concurrent GIS workstreams aligned with the organization’s land management roadmap.
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of GIS datasets, spatial workflows, and web-based GIS products, including web layers, maps, and dashboards.
  • Manage project schedules, delivery milestones, scope, dependencies, and risks across internal teams and external vendors.
  • Monitor progress and provide clear status updates to senior stakeholders and project sponsors.
  • Provide delivery oversight for enterprise GIS platforms and spatial data integration and automation solutions.
  • Review and approve technical delivery plans, including sequencing of data integration, validation, publishing, and release activities.
  • Define acceptance criteria and ensure deliverables meet business requirements, quality standards, and operational expectations.
  • Act as the primary GIS delivery liaison between land management teams, environmental stakeholders, design teams, and external service providers.
  • Translate business needs into clear, actionable delivery plans for technical teams.
  • Ensure GIS outputs support land program objectives such as temporary easement tracking, land acquisition analysis, corridor and impact analysis, and title and ownership integration.
  • Support strong governance over parcel, property, stakeholder, and title-related data, including identifiers, traceability, and validation practices.
  • Promote scalable, repeatable, and auditable GIS delivery practices across projects..

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, Planning, Computer Science, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered.

Years of experience: A minimum of 20 years of experience in GIS, spatial data, or data-driven delivery environments is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Project Manager, Delivery Manager, or Program Manager capacity is also required.

Technical competencies:

  • Strong conceptual knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, including portal environments, web services, and enterprise geodatabases.
  • Strong understanding of spatial data integration, transformation, and automation concepts, including tools such as FME.
  • Good understanding of GIS publishing and release lifecycles across development, testing, and production environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing enterprise GIS or spatial data initiatives in complex delivery settings.
  • Experience working within multi-vendor delivery models and coordinating contributions across several teams.
  • Familiarity with land-related programs such as property and temporary easements, land acquisition, corridor-based infrastructure projects, environmental considerations, and title or ownership reconciliation.
  • Experience in infrastructure, utilities, or transportation programs would be considered an asset.
  • Previous experience in a GIS Delivery Manager or GIS Program Lead role would be an asset.
  • Familiarity with enterprise data governance practices would be an asset.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal & soft skills:

  • Strong project planning, coordination, and dependency management capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and vendor coordination skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both business and technical audiences.
  • Sound judgment and confidence in decision-making within evolving or ambiguous project environments.
  • Strong focus on delivery, quality, and practical outcomes.
  • Ability to provide technical oversight and challenge delivery approaches constructively without being hands-on in system configuration or development.

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SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.


Our values

Sustainability: We are working to develop a rail project on mostly electrified tracks, contributing to the reduction of GHG emissions in the transportation sector.

Ambition: Our ambition is to transform the mobility experience by providing an efficient and sustainable transportation solution in Canada’s most densely populated corridor.

Trust: We build trust through transparent communications, rigorous processes, and recognition of voices and knowledge.

Safety: We act proactively to prevent and eliminate safety risks, including people and information risks, and promote an appropriate distribution of risks among project partners.

Why join SYSTRA ?

Global Impact

By joining SYSTRA Canada, you become part of a firm that belongs to an internationally renowned group recognized for its mobility and transport infrastructure solutions. Our projects shape cities and improve the quality of life for millions of people by making their travel easier.

Team Spirit and Collaboration

At SYSTRA Canada, mutual support and collaboration are at the core of our DNA. You will thrive in a respectful, inclusive, and stimulating environment, where knowledge sharing and professional support are valued.

Innovation and Career Growth

SYSTRA Canada encourages the development of its employees. You will have the opportunity to take part in innovative projects and benefit from opportunities to advance your career path.

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About Cadence

Cadence is the group selected by the Government of Canada to develop, in cooperation with the Alto Crown corporation, an ambitious high-speed rail network that will span nearly 1,000 kilometres between Québec City and Toronto. The group brings together companies with world-class expertise in the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of large-scale, complex rail infrastructures. Its members include CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRéalis, SYSTRA Canada, Keolis Canada, SNCF Voyageurs and Air Canada.

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About SYSTRA Canada

SYSTRA Canada, a member of the SYSTRA group, is an innovative firm providing consulting, engineering, and project management services in all transport sectors. For over 65 years, the SYSTRA group, with more than 11,000 employees, has supported its clients worldwide from design to completion, optimizing their transport infrastructures and rolling stock.