About the Role
Accenture Construct - GIS Specialist, COM Architectural | Construction Management | Design | Full-time Job No. 1737 | Toronto You've Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.” You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built. At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably. You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land. Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next (Internal Title: CAD III) + Lead the prioritization, and delivery of GIS initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business and client objectives. + Support the updates to the GIS roadmaps and implementation strategies, including resource planning, prioritization, risk management, and delivery oversight. + Design and implement GIS solutions using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, transforming complex data into dynamic web-based visualizations that meet the needs of transportation and infrastructure projects. + Develop advanced web applications using Esri Experience Builder, Esri Story Maps, Esri Dashboards, and other ArcGIS tools to support stakeholder engagement and decision-making. + Integrate spatial and tabular data (e.g., CAD, GPS, text) through robust ETL processes using tools such as FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) and ArcGIS, convert data between formats (e.g., CAD to Shapefile), and maintain data accuracy while optimizing the performance of enterprise geodatabases in multi-user environments. + Extract, clean, validate, and structure geospatial data from various internal and external sources to support transportation infrastructure projects. + Automate GIS workflows and data processing tasks using Python (ArcPy), FME, and Power Automate to streamline repetitive processes, improve efficiency, and reduce project delivery timelines. + Process and analyze LiDAR datasets, generate Digital Terrain Models (DTM), and utilize orthophotos to fulfill mapping, spatial analysis, and visualization requirements. + Create thematic, analytical, and 3D maps by applying graphical representation standards and integrating dynamic layers for advanced spatial analyses tailored to stakeholder and project needs. + Lead the development within the GIS team through mentoring, training, and establishing best practices. + Establish and enforce GIS standards, governance, and best practices across projects and teams. + Communicate complex geospatial analyses to non-technical stakeholders, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making in transportation projects. Working Conditions + Hybrid Office-based or site-based + With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geography, urban planning, or a related field. Experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree will be considered. 10+ years of professional GIS experience, with demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure projects. Minimum of four years of relevant GIS experience in Esri Technologies. Understanding of CAD data for creating and editing maps. Understanding of map projections and geospatial data formats. Experience leading GIS projects or teams, including planning, coordination, and delivery. Master's degree in GIS, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Esri Experience Builder, Esri Story Maps, Survey123, Field Maps, Quick Capture, and ArcGIS Dashboards. Extensive expertise in ArcGIS Pro and QGIS for processing, analyzing, and visualizing complex geospatial datasets. Strong expertise in FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) for advanced ETL processes, data transformation, automation, interoperability, and workflow optimization. Proficient in coordinate systems, spatial data management, and the design, implementation, and optimization of geodatabases in multi-user enterprise environments. Deep expertise in converting data between multiple formats (text, tabular, CAD, GIS, BIM), ensuring data integrity, quality control, and system compatibility. Strong programming skills in Python (including ArcPy) and JavaScript, with experience in PostgreSQL/PostGIS and GPS data integration for transportation applications. Experience integrating BIM data via Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), connecting GIS to BIM systems, converting data into 3D scenes, and publishing ArcGIS Enterprise for advanced visualization and analysis. Advanced spatial analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative GIS solutions for complex infrastructure projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Accenture Requirements BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong problem-solving abilities. Leadership and decision-making capability Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment Ability to work in a team environment with good listening and communications skills Highly organized and detail oriented Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Superior time management skills; must be able to meet strict deadlines Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgement, and solve problems Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff Able to demonstrate business acumen and communicate effectively across multiple levels, both internally and externally Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. Role Location Annual Salary Range Ontario $100,000 to $145,000 WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list. You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands. AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it. Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name. Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support. Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point. * Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026. ABOUT ACCENTURE CONSTRUCT Accenture Construct is Accenture's global capital projects business. The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on. We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we're on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. 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