Geographic Information Systems Architect

GoGeomatics; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking a Geographic Information Systems Architect to oversee the GIS environment and lead a team of GIS professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience with ArcGIS Server and GIS applications. The position offers a competitive salary of $109,500 to $123,200, plus benefits including vacation time and flexible work options.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Personal days

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of advanced expertise in ArcGIS configuration and management.
• Experience overseeing GIS applications, web maps, and dashboards development.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and metadata management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of GIS professionals to ensure quality and productivity.
• Provide strategic direction for the County’s GIS infrastructure and applications.
• Develop enhancements of GIS applications and workflows to maximize usability.

Skills

ArcGIS Server

Leadership and guidance

Data accuracy and quality control

SQL-based ETL processes

FME (Feature Manipulation Engine)

Cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science

GISP and/or ESRI certification

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Web maps and dashboards

ERPs and CRMs

Job description

A great place to work starts with you! Join a team that prioritizes public service, where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment across departments to improve efficiency and innovation. With a solution-focused mindset, we approach challenges with resilience. Parkland County is committed to respect, working to uphold transparency, inclusion, and accountability in all decision-making. With a focus on safety, we create a supportive and safe environment for employees and the public.

Now Hiring: Geographic Information Systems Architect (#25-86). Parkland County has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Geographic Information Systems Architect position in the Technology & Digital Services department. Reporting to the Manager, Business Value Delivery, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Architect supervises a team of GIS professionals, both contracted and internal and is responsible for the overall design, development, implementation, and management of the County’s GIS environment, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals.

This position provides strategic direction for the County’s GIS infrastructure, applications, and spatial data, overseeing the architecture, integration, and governance of geospatial systems. This position is responsible for the County’s spatial ecosystem, ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and efficiency of spatial data repositories and enterprise databases that enable critical decision-making and analysis. This position develops enhancements of GIS applications, integrations, and workflows, leveraging emerging technologies to maximize value and usability. As a subject matter expert, this position provides specialized technical guidance to internal and external partners, ensuring GIS solutions align with County priorities and industry best practices.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• GISP and/or ESRI certification is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of advanced expertise in ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Data Store, and ArcGIS Online configuration, maintenance, and security.
• Experience in supervising and providing leadership and guidance to GIS professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Experience overseeing the development, deployment, and maintenance of GIS applications, web maps, and dashboards.
• Strong understanding of data accuracy, quality control, metadata management, access control, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience designing and managing GIS environments in on-premise, cloud (Azure, AWS), and hybrid infrastructures.
• Experience integrating GIS with enterprise IT systems such as ERP, CRM, Asset Management, and BI platforms.
• Expertise in FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) and SQL-based ETL processes to automate data workflows.
• Experience with raster, aerial, and LiDAR data processing, storage, and analysis.
• Proficiency in ESRI licensing models, vendor management, and budgeting for GIS software solutions.
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

The total rewards package for this position includes a starting annual salary of $109,500 to $123,200, with a maximum earning potential for this pay range of $138,500, based on a 35-hour work week and option to join the Earned Day Off Program. In addition, extended health and dental benefits, access to our confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid sick time, three (3) weeks vacation a year with your birthday off, flexible work arrangements allowing remote work options (based on position’s needs), and personal days are offered.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online by Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The work location for this position is Parkland County Centre, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process.