What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at Unison Systems Inc.?
Unison Systems is looking for a GIS Analyst for our client who is the global leader in real estate logistics.
Location:
GIS Analyst
Esri ArcPro Map Production Technician
A day in the life
As a GIS Analyst, you will be part of the Global Strategy Analytics (GSA) team, focusing on the production of investment memo maps and custom map deliverables that directly support investment decision-making. This role requires a strong command of ArcGIS Pro to deliver high-quality cartographic products, while also seeking opportunities to improve and automate workflows. The position emphasizes communication, precision, and innovation, ensuring stakeholders receive visually compelling maps that influence multimillion-dollar business decisions. You will serve as a primary touch point with internal customers.
Key responsibilities include:
Map Production & Design
Building blocks for success
Required:
Location:
GIS Analyst
Esri ArcPro Map Production Technician
A day in the life
As a GIS Analyst, you will be part of the Global Strategy Analytics (GSA) team, focusing on the production of investment memo maps and custom map deliverables that directly support investment decision-making. This role requires a strong command of ArcGIS Pro to deliver high-quality cartographic products, while also seeking opportunities to improve and automate workflows. The position emphasizes communication, precision, and innovation, ensuring stakeholders receive visually compelling maps that influence multimillion-dollar business decisions. You will serve as a primary touch point with internal customers.
Map Production & Design
- Create investment memo maps and custom maps to support internal stakeholders.
- Learn and apply existing map production workflows while ensuring consistency and quality.
- Manage ad-hoc mapping requests and prioritize deliverables accordingly.
- Incorporate geospatial datasets and demographic/economic insights into mapping projects.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate GIS workflows in ArcGIS Pro.
- Develop scripts or tools (Python, ModelBuilder, Arcade, etc.) to improve efficiency.
- Suggest and implement process improvements for scalability and speed.
- Geocode and update internal datasets.
- Manage a queue system for internal map request, geocoding and escalate tasks appropriately
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into cartographic solutions.
Required:
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro with strong map design and cartographic skills.
- 2 years of professional GIS experience (or equivalent academic/internship experience).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and propose creative solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a focus on building strong relationships and acting as the customer-facing representative of the team.
- Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or a related field (or applicable work experience).
- Experience with Esri Business Analyst or similar demographic/economic datasets.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite for map and presentation enhancement.
- Experience with Python (arcpy), ModelBuilder, or other automation tools.
