Spatial Data Co-op Student
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Status: 6-Month Term (Starting January 2026)
Number of positions available: 1
Closing Date: November 19, 2025
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.
WHATS THE TEAM LIKE
The Spatial Data Services (SDS) team is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accurate records of all facility assets at both the Calgary International and Springbank Airports, while utilizing a variety of spatial technologies to share this data company-wide. We then use this data to provide graphical, drafting, and mapping support services for various business units at YYC and YBW to support day to day operations.
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
- You’ll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don’t worry – we’ll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
- Pursuing a diploma or degree in GIS Technologies or a similar discipline
- To qualify as a co-op or internship student, you must be enrolled in a post-secondary program where a work term is a formal requirement of the program and provide documentation to that effect.
- Proficient with ESRI suite of software including ArcPro and ArcGIS Online
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple partners.
- Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and able to ensure high-quality results.
- This role is eligible for our hybrid work model with a combination of onsite and remote work.
WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
- 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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