Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Administrator

GoGeomatics; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking an Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Administrator in Yellowknife. This role involves managing the centralized geospatial data warehouse and collaborating with teams to ensure high-performing GIS infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have a strong GIS foundation, a relevant degree, and at least 3 years of related experience in the field. This position aims to optimize geospatial solutions for various departments across the territory.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in enterprise GIS systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent and directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage GNWT’s centralized geospatial data warehouse.
• Collaborate with technical teams for high-performing data architectures.
• Enable geospatial business intelligence and optimize system performance.

Skills

Administration of Esri’s Enterprise solutions

Programming languages for SDI administration

Design and implementation of multi-server geospatial environments

Clear communication to diverse audiences

Education

University Degree and post-secondary Diploma in GIS

Job description

Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves andthe development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

As the Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Administrator based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, you will take the lead in managing the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) centralized geospatial data warehouse and shaping the enterprise GIS infrastructure that supports departments across the territory. You’ll collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver high-performing data architectures and intuitive applications, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs. Your role will be central to enabling geospatial business intelligence, optimizing system performance, and supporting GIS practitioners with reliable, secure, and efficient solutions. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role that blends innovation, leadership, and public impact this is your opportunity.

To thrive in this position, you’ll need a solid foundation in enterprise GIS systems and a sharp technical edge.

Key strengths include:

• Expertise in administering Esri’s Enterprise solutions and publishing secure geospatial services
• Strong knowledge of programming languages used in SDI administration for automation and system optimization
• Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex multi-server geospatial environments
• Clear communication skills to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and collaborate across departments

Key Qualifications:

• A University Degree, plus a post-secondary Diploma in GIS with an emphasis on developing and deploying spatial web-based applications and maintaining an enterprise GIS architecture, and a minimum of 3 years of recent and directly related work.
• Relevant education may include, but is not limited to, Computer Science, Geography, Biological Science, and Mathematics.

Equivalencies can include:

• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field, plus 2 years of recent and directly related work experience with an emphasis on developing and deploying spatial web-based applications and maintaining an enterprise GIS architecture.
• A post-secondary Diploma, plus a post-secondary Diploma with an emphasis on developing and deploying spatial web-based applications and maintaining an enterprise GIS architecture, and a minimum of 5 years of recent and directly related work.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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