What Is GIS?

A geographic information system (GIS) is a structure for collecting, managing and analyzing spatial data. GIS applications allow users to work with the data, and visualize it with maps. We can use maps derived in GIS to help better understand spatial patterns and relationships, increase value and efficiency of public services by sharing information faster and easier, record keeping, and to plan for the future.

The ability to answer questions through the analysis of spatial data is where GIS truly excels. Here are some examples of questions that GIS can help answer:

• What are the analytics for development costs?

• What do spatial implementations look like for developments and subdivisions?

• What do the cumulative effects from developments look like?

• How are assets visually represented within a community?

• How close are developments to an lake or oil well?

• Where are the areas with high crime rates?

• What impact will a transportation network have on the landscape?

Type of Maps We Produce

• Future Land Use: Future Land Use Concept Map for a community

• Municipal Asset: Asset and road classification map for a municipality

• Zoning Bylaw: Zoning district map for a municipality

• Civic Address: Civic address maps for a community

• Online: Interactive map with data including assets, land use, and zoning districts

In 2023, more than 100 municipalities and First Nations communities across Canada entrusted us to facilitate their growth. Through our services, we assisted in adding $25,000,000 in assessments from development permits and effectively managed assets totaling $600,000,000, ensuring sustainable development and prosperity for communities provincewide.