Water Resources GIS Technologist

KGS Group is seeking a Water Resources GIS Technologist to join our well-established, Winnipeg Water Resources Engineering Department.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

This position will focus on the development of specialized GIS deliverables for water resources projects including:

• Flood hazard mapping and floodplain delineation
• Dam breach inundation mapping
• Hydraulic model result visualization (1D and 2D outputs)
• Emergency planning and dam safety mapping
• Technical figures and mapping to support engineering reports and regulatory submissions

This role may be filled at the entry or intermediate level depending on experience.

You will work closely with water resources engineers and hydraulic modellers to transform technical model results into clear, defensible, and high-quality spatial products that support engineering decision-making and regulatory approval processes.

Your Key Responsibilities

Entry-Level (0–4 Years Experience)

• • Prepare floodplain and inundation maps using ArcGIS Pro based on model outputs (e.g., HEC-RAS).
  • Develop clear, professional figures for technical reports and presentations.
  • Compile, clean, and manage spatial datasets (LiDAR, DEMs, orthophotos, shapefiles, survey data).
  • Assist with geodatabase creation and maintenance.
  • Support basic spatial analysis and data processing.

Intermediate-Level (4+ Years Experience)

In addition to the above:

• • Independently develop flood hazard mapping and dam breach inundation mapping products.
  • Process and visualize 2D hydraulic model outputs.
  • Develop and manage project geodatabases.
  • Perform spatial analysis to support hydraulic modelling and design.
  • Automate GIS workflows using Python
  • Contribute to development of internal GIS standards and templates.
  • Coordinate directly with engineers and occasionally clients regarding mapping scope and deliverables.
  • Review and QA/QC GIS products prepared by others.

About You

To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Required qualifications include:

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design & Drafting Technology, Geography, or GIS Technology.
• Strong organizational skills, technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Additional Skills Considered an Asset

• Experience in floodplain mapping or water resources projects
• Familiarity with hydraulic modelling software outputs (e.g., HEC-RAS).
• Experience working with LiDAR data and digital elevation models.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Programming experience (Python, ArcPy, SQL).
• Experience preparing figures for regulatory submissions.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package. We believe in assisting each of our employees to fulfill their career goals.  We offer professional development opportunities along with a competitive pay and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.