Data and Analytics Analyst (GIS)

City of Richmond Hill; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate GIS Data and Analytics Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will manage and analyze diverse data sets, develop innovative spatial solutions, and support strategic decision-making across departments. Your expertise in GIS, data management, and visualization tools will be key in enhancing data governance and delivering insightful reports. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real difference in the community while growing professionally in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data management and analytics with a focus on GIS.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with visualization tools.
• Proficient in SQL and relational/non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain GIS databases and develop spatial solutions.
• Lead projects and support data quality assessments.
• Deliver reports and visualizations to inform business decisions.

Skills

GIS spatial databases

Esri ArcSDE Geodatabase Management

Data visualization

SQL scripting

Project management

Data analytics

Python

ETL processes

Education

University Degree in Information Technology

Certifications in Data Management or GISP

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Suite

PowerBI

Tableau

FME Form & Flow

Job description

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We're looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our dynamic GIS & Data team within the City of Richmond Hill’s IT Division. You’ll play a key role in implementing the City’s GIS Strategy elements, collaborate closely with our business partners, and develop exciting spatially enabled solutions for staff and the public.

Highlights of What You’ll Do:

Administer GIS Databases & Esri’s Platform, Enterprise and ArcGIS Online

Manage Process & Product Automations

Manage Field Tools and Web Map Applications

Liaise with staff and business partners on programs, projects, and requests

Maintain Governance & documentation

What We’re Looking For:

Extensive experience with GIS spatial databases, Esri ArcSDE Geodatabase Management

Considerable experience with Esri’s Platform, including Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro

Considerable experience with Feature Manipulation Engine, FME Form & Flow

Experience rationalizing customer needs, solution development in an IT environment

If you’re interested in being part of an amazing team, grow and develop professionally, deliver real solutions, and make a difference, we would love for you to apply!

Position Summary

The GIS Data and Analytics Analyst, will manage, maintain and examine data sets from various sources and systems and identify trends to help divisions across the corporation make strategic and informed business decisions. The GIS Data and Analytics Analyst will work closely with departments and divisions to design solutions that simplify, automate, and enable daily data operations. In addition to creating and managing data automation, quality testing for spatial and non-spatial data, and supporting data management related applications and solutions, this role will deliver reports, dashboards, mapping and visualizations to summarize insights from data mining, processing, and analysis. This role will operate under and promote ITs Data Governance framework, including data/database architecture, data management best practice, tools and software platforms, and reporting templates. The GIS Data and Analytics Analyst will complete professional work assignments in researching and analyzing operational processes and business requirements, as well as lead projects and project teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Data Management and Project Management Functions:

Advance and enhance data governance as part of ITs Data Framework.

Lead, innovate, create, and support corporate data quality assessment, data modeling methodologies, data integration best practices, process models and data flows

Develop and implement spatial geodatabases, ArcSDE geodatabases, data management systems such as mobile/field applications & web mapping applications, surveys, data analytics and other strategies that optimize efficiency and quality

Consult with business partners to conduct needs requirements, assess functional and system and data requirements

Lead projects using project management principles and methodologies including the development of charters, objectives, and schedules

Lead spatial and non-spatial application development activities including design, development, and implementation

Data, Analytics and Reporting & Visualization Functions:

Lead, innovate, create, and support corporate reporting initiatives such as visualizations through reports, mapping, and dashboard best practices including documentation of governance and process

Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets against key performance indicators and industry benchmarks

Interpret data using statistical modelling to provide ongoing reports and data visualization dashboards that expands an understanding of business process, targets, compliance and opportunities for improvement

Work with business partners to develop queries for, and automation, of monthly reporting, as well as perform ad hoc queries, data extracts, and data analysis to produce actionable information around key decision making

Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd

Quality Assurance and Due Diligence Functions:

Ensures quality control within spatial and non-spatial data through implementation of QA/QC procedures, development of standards, and performance monitoring as per the data governance framework

Monitors data related systems, applications, databases, and websites to ensure conformance to corporate standards and guidelines

Promotes and ensures user community understands and adheres to corporate data governance for data and products

Maintains knowledge of current and emerging GIS & Data products and technologies. Provides support to corporate and divisional initiatives related to data and spatial applications including strategies, policies, standards, and procedures.

Liaison, Communication and Customer Service:

Liaise with business partners, consultants, regional partnership, and vendors to ensure needs and requirements are met, and provide advice and support to user community on standards, models and applications

Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects as needed

Promotes corporate data governance for spatial and non-spatial data through projects, presentations, and report preparation

Deliver user knowledge transfer and education as required

Education and Experience

University Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline with an emphasis on GIS,data management and analytics

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in data and analytics, GIS, data management and data visualization

Experience in Data Management, GISP, PMO, Data Analytics Certifications considered an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge

Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible and practical experience in data management, analytics and application of visualization tools with spatial and non-spatial data

Experience working with relational and non-relational database systems including database standards, design, data models, creation methods and techniques

Extensive experience with GIS spatial databases, Esri ArcSDE Geodatabase Management

Experience working with industry data management, analytics, and visualization platforms and tools including Esri’s ArcGIS Suite, Python. Visualization tools such as PowerBI or Tableau, Microsoft BI Stack are considered an asset

Experience in development with web based technologies, APIs, automation suites and extract-transform-load (ETL) processes; working with Safe Software's Feature Manipulation Engine FME Form and FME Flow

Experience in SQL scripting to develop, implement and optimize queries, stored procedures and functions within the Microsoft Data Management platform; Querying SQL/NoSQL databases

Strong analytical, data visualization and presentation skills

Demonstrated understanding and implementation of ideation, process mapping, requirements gathering, and project planning, research and documentation

Demonstrated ability to establish and build effective working relationships with customer base and project stakeholders

Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload

Demonstrated ability to work independently, in small groups, and in team environments

• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

TheCity of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.