Analyst GIS IT

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a GIS Analyst to design and develop GIS solutions. Responsibilities include managing data, ETL processes, and providing software support. The ideal candidate should have a degree in GIS with 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro, and proven skills in spatial analysis and database management. This position offers an annual salary ranging between $78,602 to $104,806, with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience or approved equivalent in GIS.
• Expert knowledge of GIS map production and spatial database design.
• Proven ability to learn new computer skills continuously.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement GIS business solutions.
• Manage data creation, conversions, migrations, and processing.
• Develop ETL processes and provide GIS software support.

Skills

GIS map production

Geoprocessing models

Spatial analysis

ESRI & Microsoft products

SQL Server geodatabase development

Python

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate Degree in GIS or related discipline

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro 3.x

FME Form and Flow

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Analyst GIS, IT

Req ID:27711
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions:1
Closing Date:02/19/2026

Job Summary

The GIS Analyst role involves designing, developing, integrating, and implementing GIS business solutions for the City of Mississauga. This role requires a highly resourceful individual whose responsibilities will include researching innovative GIS solutions to business use cases, client account management, ETL processes, and delivering complex GIS analyses and workflows.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise on and perform all aspects of GIS activities associated with collecting, creating, managing, mapping, editing, and analysing spatial data.
• Manage data creation, conversions, migrations, and processing using measures to enforce data integrity, developing methods, investigating errors and anomalies, and ensuring metadata and spatial data standards are maintained.
• Create and update geodatabase models.
• Create linkages between data from the various business units and GIS data, investigating and reporting discrepancies.
• Update databases using GIS and non-spatial methods/tools and load approved data into corporate geodatabase(s).
• Develop or maintain ETL processes in FME following the GIS teams data publishing processes.
• Provide software support, training, evaluation, installation, and updating for GIS and relational database applications.
• Provide systems, applications and geodatabase support for GIS customers in all Departments.
• Identify and perform quality assurance and control on GIS data and applications.
• Ensure the technical development, access, deployment, programming, monitoring, and administrative support for all GIS and related applications.
• Undertake GIS application development using appropriate programming language(s), with corresponding comprehensive application documentation.
• Identify when existing practices in business and operational processes in the corporation are no longer sufficient or productive and offer creative solutions based on research, statistical analyses, and evaluations.
• Investigate options for improvement within the current application portfolio.
• Undertake geospatial analysis in support of City initiatives and corporate business intelligence.
• Design, test, implement, and document strategies/scenarios for new systems/applications/modules to be developed.
• Investigate, recommend, implement, and support new technology, as applicable, to support City initiatives.
• Act as a project leader and Subject Matter Expert. Provide direction and guidance on the use of GIS applications and analyses for process improvements, decision support, usability, and accessibility.
• Identify user requirements, conduct analyses, and develop designs based on needs assessments and specifications defined in conjunction with the end user.
• Organize and coordinate the work of project team members, advising, instructing, and training staff as required.
• Provide timely communication and act as the ongoing liaison with customers, supervisors, regional technical support groups, vendors, consultants, and other public or private sector agencies.
• Coordinate third-party activities, ensuring standards, policies, and procedures are followed, monitoring compliance with contract requirements, maintaining records, and providing reports on progress and issues.
• Investigate business problems, analyze optional solutions, and offer recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of presentation and technical materials for public/internal meetings, training, conferences, and RFPs.
• Participate in hardware/software reviews, evaluations, specification-writing, selection, implementation, and technical support of GIS solutions.
• Produce documentation on GIS applications and operating procedures for internal and external users.
• Prepare GIS training material and conduct training sessions for internal staff.
• Develop and review documentation for quality assurance and control of workflow processes automated by the GIS team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree and a Certificate or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related discipline supplemented by a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skilled in GIS map production, working with geoprocessing models, topology, spatial analysis, spatial database design, spatial database standards, systems integration, and associated software, specifically ESRI & Microsoft products.
• Ability to provide GIS consultation and advice at a professional level, respecting the knowledge level of the audience.
• Support real-time emergency operations (using GIS technologies) under the incident management structure, at the direction of the Emergency Operations Centre Director.
• Experience translating client requirements into GIS reports and maps.
• Working knowledge of servers, operating systems, personal computers, networking, internet technologies, and emerging technologies.
• Expert knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro 3.x or higher and working knowledge of CAD software, preferably Bentley MicroStation.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL Server geodatabase development.
• Experience using ETL tools such as ArcGIS Data Interoperability or FME Form and Flow.
• Experience working with map and feature services, ArcPY, Python, or model builder.
• Experience with the management of asset inventories and datasets using Esri or other Asset Management applications is a benefit.
• Strong knowledge and experience of municipal government operations and practices.
• Proven ability to learn new computer skills and continuously develop capabilities.
• Customer Service focused with good interpersonal, communication, and organization skills, attention to detail, and consistency in maintaining quality standards.
• Staying informed of all regulations and legal requirements that may influence policy, projects, and initiatives.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $78,602.00 - $104,806.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept, CPS/IT Division, Data Flow Insights
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Accommodations
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