Spatial Data (GIS) Co-op Student
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Hourly Rate: $23.50
Status: Full-Time, 6 Month term, expected start date May 2026
Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Number of positions available: 1
Closing Date: March 10th, 2026
WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS
Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.
We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.
WHAT’S THE TEAM LIKE
The Spatial Data Services (SDS) team plays a key role in keeping both Calgary International Airport and Spring Bank Airport running smoothly. We manage accurate records of all facility assets and use a range of spatial technologies to bring that data to life. Whether it’s mapping, drafting, or creating visual tools, our work helps teams across the organization make informed decisions and support daily airport operations.
As a student on this team, you’ll join a group that’s collaborative, tech savvy, and always eager to share knowledge. You’ll get Handson experience with real spatial data, cool tools, and meaningful projects, all while being supported by a team that values curiosity, learning, and fresh ideas.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform creation, maintenance, and processing of datasets for our GIS system using ESRI software.
- Convert CADD data to various GIS file formats using FME.
- Collect and verify field data.
- Create operational graphics.
- Provide administrative support and other duties as required.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
- We welcome applications from students who meet one of the following criteria: You must be enrolled in a post‑secondary diploma or bachelor’s program in GIS Technologies or a related field and
(a) be registered in a co‑op work term that aligns with the term of this role, or
(b) be enrolled in a program where a work term is required to graduate.
In either case, you must be able to provide documentation and confirm that you will be returning to school after the work term is completed.
- Knowledge of the ESRI suite, including ArcPro and ArcGIS Online.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills
WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
- Bilingual in English and French
- Experience with AutoCAD, FME, Microsoft Access, and SQL Server is an asset.
WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US
We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines, and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.
OUR VALUES
We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.
We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.
We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.
We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.
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