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GIS Intern 

Why YOU want this position  

At Enverus, we're committed to empowering the global quality of life by helping our customers make energy affordable and accessible to the world.  

We are the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company, with a platform built to maximize value from generative AI, and our innovative solutions are reshaping the way energy is consumed and managed. By offering anytime, anywhere access to analytics and insights, we're helping our customers make better decisions that help provide communities around the world with clean, affordable energy. 

The energy industry is changing fast. But we've continued to lead the way in energy technology, creating intelligent connections across the entire energy ecosystem, from renewables, power and utilities, to oil and gas and financial institutions. Our solutions create more efficient production and distribution, capital allocation, renewable energy development, investment and sourcing, and help reduce costs by automating crucial business operations. Of course, this wouldn't be possible without our people, which is why we have built a team of individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.  

Are you ready to help power the global quality of life? Join Enverus, and be a part of creating a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. 

We are currently seeking a motivated GIS Intern to join our Enablement GIS team in Calgary. This is a hands-on internship where you will work alongside a talented multidisciplinary team, gain real-world exposure to energy geospatial data, and contribute to work that reaches clients across the global energy industry. This position reports to the Director, GIS.

Performance Objectives

• Support a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, financial analysts, engineers, and developers in producing GIS data used in client-facing energy research.
• Assist in gathering, organizing, and normalizing spatial datasets under the direction of senior GIS team members.
• Apply basic digitizing and georeferencing techniques to spatial documents under supervision.
• Assist in maintaining data quality (QA/QC) across GIS datasets, flagging issues to senior team members.
• Help update and maintain proprietary and open-source datasets including region and basin boundaries, infrastructure features, and geological features.
• Participate in team standups and meetings to build understanding of GIS workflows and the broader Intelligence research process.

Competitive Candidate Profile

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a post-secondary program in GIS, geography, geology, geoscience, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Basic familiarity with ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online through coursework or self-directed learning.
• Foundational understanding of geographic concepts, cartographic principles, and spatial thinking.
• Exposure to Python, ArcPy, or SQL is required.
• Any exposure to the oil & gas or energy transition sectors is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine curiosity for geospatial data and analysis.
• Clear communicator who proactively asks questions, shares progress, and escalates uncertainty.
• Collaborative team player who is eager to learn and willing to take on tasks that stretch their skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.