Kaleigh Szponarski, B.Sc.

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Geomatics Specialist

Kaleigh Szponarski

Phone: (778) 520-2799

Kaleigh is responsible for supporting the development, operation, and enhancement of geoscience mapping products and digital tools. She creates publication-quality maps, implements effective data management strategies, automates processes, and supports analysis projects and mobile mapping applications.

Education

Wilfrid Laurier University (B.Sc., 2015)
Sir Sandford Fleming College (Advanced Certificate- GIS, Applications Specialist, 2018)

Expertise

Kaleigh joined the BCGS in 2025. Kaleigh offers GIS expertise to support geoscience initiatives including geological mapping, mineral potential modelling, land use, and industry activity. She produces publication-quality maps and figures, supports mobile-mapping applications, contributes to automation processes, and documents workflows to support consistent and effective data management. Kaleigh also provides training and maintains awareness of new technologies and applications related to spatial data and analysis within the BCGS.

Her background includes spatial data analysis, cartography, defining and implementing data standards, and streamlining geospatial workflows for industry-led projects in British Columbia.

Publications

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2026

Zhang, P., Brideau, M-A., and Szponarski, K., 2026. Geoscience Knowledge Density Map of British Columbia, Version 1.0. In: Geological Fieldwork 2025, British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals, British Columbia Geological Survey Paper 2026-01, pp. 247-251.

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