JANA Corporation Hiring for GIS Analyst at Aurora, ON Full Time

JANA is focused on improving the integrity of gas distribution and gas transmission pipeline systems through the application of advanced risk modeling technologies. Our models and software are defensible and highly predictive, allowing gas pipeline operators to take actions to reduce risk in their systems. And our Integrity Data suite enables pipeline operators to finally capture their pipeline asset data and unlock the value associated with this data.

As an entrepreneurial company, we provide an exciting, dynamic, and respectful work environment where you will be an important contributor to the JANA Team. Our Mission at JANA is “Better Pipelines for a Better World” – we are true believers and inspire our employees to join us in this Mission!

JANA is looking for a for an ambitious individual to join our Implementation Team as a GIS Analyst. JANA’s GIS Analysts are experts in our clients’ use of GIS technologies and help our clients to understand and execute better approaches for utilizing geospatial data to inform decisions helping revolutionize the Gas Pipeline Integrity industry. Working with a talented team, JANA’s GIS Analysts contribute to JANA’s product implementations by analyzing and visualising client data, enhancing workflows, and continually improving our processes.

JANA has a progressive culture of personal and professional growth. With a vested interest in each employee’s professional growth and continuous improvement as an individual, JANA supports professional development, continuous education, industry participation and technical accreditations. Other perks that come with joining JANA’s Marketing Team include:

High-energy Collaborative Environment: JANA combines the energy of a start-up with the discipline of a precision engineering firm

Regular Social Events: Join the entire JANA Team for fun Social Events like our Weekly Beer Club, Annual Birthday Bonspiel, Ice Cream Parties, Cinco de Mayo… even an Easter Egg Hunt!

Best-in-Class Benefits: JANA offers all employees a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability and Gym Membership coverage

Technical Leadership

Analyses spatial data using mapping software and geo spatial databases

Designs digital maps using geographic data as well as other data sources

Produces maps showing spatial information highlight risk of pipelines and regions

Works with clients to understand their GIS data structure and required spatial data processing

Utilizes APIs and SDKs to integrate JANA risk platform products to GIS systems

Writes clean, testable, maintainable scripts for geoprocessing data.

Takes ownership of features and drives them to completion, e.g., Esri toolkits

Reviews other developers’ code on a regular basis

Writes test cases or performs unit testing

Analyzes existing processes and analysis approaches to find better ways to do things

Technical Qualifications

REQUIRED: Undergraduate in Computer Science, Geomatics, or equivalent experience

REQUIRED: Less than 2 years professional GIS Analysis or software development experience

REQUIRED: A strong desire to continually learn new things and constantly improve

REQUIRED: Strong ability to communicate both in written and verbal forms

REQUIRED: Experience working and integrating with GIS systems such as ESRI ArcGIS, Smallworld, Intergraph G/Technology

REQUIRED: Experience working with Python and scripting in Python (ArcPy preferred)

REQUIRED: Experience working with databases and writing basic SQL queries

REQUIRED: Experience using Git to create and review PRs, resolve merge conflicts, rebase and branching

PREFERRED: Strong software development fundamentals (design patterns, data structures, algorithms, code structure)

PREFERRED: Understanding of web application concepts such as MVC, REST, HTTP, etc.

Required Skills

The JANA Way: Functions in alignment with JANA’s Values and Professional Culture

Speaking/Presenting: Clearly articulates ideas, opinions and information in technical presentations and discussions so that the intended purpose is achieved, and the needs of the audience are met

Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve positive results

Problem solving: Able to analyze complex problems and formulate different points of attack to come up with viable solutions

JANA is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process; in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

By applying for a position with JANA, you understand that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of check performed is determined by the role and JANA’s employment policies. Checks may include any of the following: employment verification, employment references, SIN validation, education verification, criminal records check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and/or credit check. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks you are required to complete.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.