GIS Project Manager, Public Works

Job Description Job Title: GIS Project Manager, Public Works Salary Min: 86,900.00 CAD Salary Max: 110,000.00 CAD Country: Canada Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Project Manager, Public Works Esri Canada has an exceptional opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Public Works Department. Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering client‑facing Professional Services projects of small to medium complexity. This role supports successful project outcomes by managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and quality while working collaboratively with clients, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders in alignment with contractual commitments and Esri Canada delivery standards. This role is fully remote within Canada. About us: Esri Canada provides geographic information system (GIS) solutions that empower people in business, government and education to make informed and timely decisions by leveraging the power of mapping and spatial analytics. If you are passionate about making an impact in an organization that’s committed to creating a sustainable future, consider joining our team! A Day in the Life of a Project Manager at Esri Canada: Plan and deliver assigned Professional Services projects from initiation through close‑out, following established project management practices and delivery standards. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources for defined work packages or full projects of moderate complexity. Coordinate project activities and task assignments across consultants, analysts, and technical resources within a matrix delivery environment. Monitor project progress and performance, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies, and escalating as required. Maintain project documentation, schedules, financial tracking, and status reporting to support transparency and control. Support stakeholder communications by providing regular updates, facilitating meetings, and managing expectations under guidance as needed. Apply quality management practices to ensure project deliverables meet agreed requirements and standards. Contribute to project scoping, estimating, and planning activities for new or change initiatives, with guidance from senior project managers. What you bring to the team: Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, GIS, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination or project management within a consulting, professional services, or technology delivery environment. Proven ability to apply standard project management methodologies, tools, and processes in a structured delivery environment. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently. Effective communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills to identify issues and support resolution. Working knowledge of project financial tracking, including budgets, forecasts, and change control. Ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams. Working towards Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent formal project management training is considered an asset. Exposure to enterprise GIS solution delivery, including projects involving asset management or permitting systems such as Trimble Cityworks or similar platforms, is considered an asset. Familiarity with how GIS and asset management technologies (e.g., Esri ArcGIS and Trimble‑based solutions) are applied within client delivery or professional services project environments is considered an asset. Bilingual proficiency (English / French) is considered an asset. Compensation & Benefits: At Esri Canada, we are committed to fair and competitive compensation. This role offers a base salary range of $86,900 to $110,000 annually determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries and levels to ensure we remain competitive in the market. What Esri Canada offers you: We prioritize our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our benefits include: Work from Home or hybrid work Generous Paid Time-Off: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of time off per year, including: 3 weeks of paid annual vacation, increasing with years of service 50 hours of Paid-Time Off (PTO) for personal needs 32 hours of Summer Days Winter holiday office closure Comprehensive health benefits plan RRSP match increasing with years of service Training and development programs for professional growth Company perks including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more. Company-sponsored events and social activities Employee-driven initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts, and more. Esri Canada conducts recruitment through a formal interview process with authorized company representatives. We do not request payment, banking details, or personal financial information during recruitment stages. Employment offers are extended only following a structured interview process. Candidates are encouraged to apply exclusively through Esri Canada’s official career channels to ensure the authenticity of recruitment communication. Esri Canada fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, the opportunity to build your skills, and the flexibility to work remotely or at any of our offices across Canada. Occasional travel to corporate offices or customer sites may be required for certain positions. We offer attractive salaries, an engaging work environment, and an outstanding benefits package with generous time-off. We value employment equity and will provide accommodations upon request at any stage of the hiring process. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our hiring process includes background checks as a condition of employment. Information at a Glance