Geomatics Technologist

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta's Forestry and Parks Ministry in Edmonton seeks a Geomatics Technologist to support land disposition management under the Public Lands Act, Parks Act, and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. You will deliver expert geospatial analysis, manage complex spatial databases, and design efficient data pipelines to provide timely, high-quality insights.

Your work will support day-to-day operations and urgent inquiries, contributing to defensible regulatory decisions

Qualifications

• Completed a two-year technical diploma in GIS or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of related experience; ESRI software certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize spatial databases for operational and executive use.
• Develop and manage ETL workflows to transform spatial and non-spatial data.
• Create interactive dashboards, maps, and reports with real-time insights into land disposition activities.
• Conduct rapid geospatial analysis for time-sensitive inquiries from executives, auditors, and the public.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues, spatial misalignments, and information gaps affecting regulatory approvals and mapping.
• Provide mentorship, training, and documentation to strengthen GIS capacity across the branch.
• Collaborate with cross-ministry teams to align data systems with evolving policies and legislation.
• Engage with external stakeholders including industry partners and Indigenous communities to improve data submissions.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

ETL pipelines

Dashboard creation

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

GIS diploma

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Safe Software FME

Python

R

Machine learning for classification

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Geomatics Technologist
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open competition
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Classification: Technologies 4
Salary: $2,516.23 to $3,295.45 Bi-weekly ($65,673 to $86,011/year)
Forestry and Parks is responsible for managing our forests, public lands and provincial parks. Our Ministry accountabilities include:

• Growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector
• Protecting Alberta’s forests from wildfire
• Preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans
• Enabling access to public lands for recreation and purposes while prioritizing conservation
• Managing public lands and balancing sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers

Within the Ministry, Land Operations Division, delivers an integrated approach to the management of provincial Crown Land. The work of the Division reflects the full range of users of the province’s Crown land including conservation, recreation, tourism, energy, forestry, agriculture and traditional land uses.
For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks

Role Responsibilities

Are you a detail-oriented geomatics professional with experience in Public Lands Disposition Management? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your technical expertise supports informed, community-centered land use decisions?

The Government of Alberta's Ministry of Forestry and Parks is seeking a Geomatics Technologist to support regulatory approvals and land use planning under the Public Lands Act, Provincial Parks Act, and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

In this role, you will deliver expert geospatial analysis, manage complex spatial databases, and design efficient data pipelines to provide timely, high-quality insights. Your work will directly support day-to-day operations as well as urgent, high-stakes inquiries,contributing to sound, defensible regulatory decisions and enhancing transparency across programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, maintaining, and optimizing spatial databases to support both operational needs and executive-level decision-making.
• Developing and managing ETL workflows to transform spatial and non-spatial data from multiple sources into actionable intelligence.
• Creating dynamic dashboards, maps, and reports that deliver real-time insights into land disposition activities and program performance.
• Conducting rapid geospatial analysis to address time-sensitive inquiries from executives, auditors, and the public.
• Identifying and resolving data quality issues, spatial misalignments, and information gaps impacting regulatory approvals and land mapping.
• Providing mentorship, training, and documentation to strengthen GIS capacity and spatial literacy across the branch.
• Collaborating with cross-ministry teams to ensure data systems align with evolving policy directions and legislative requirements.
• Engaging with external stakeholders including industry partners and Indigenous communities to enhance data submissions and support transparent regulatory processes.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Systems Thinking: Takes a holistic, long-term view to align decisions and actions with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.

Creative Problem-Solving: Seeks root causes and leverages diverse perspectives and resources to improve complex systems.

Drive for Results: Takes ownership and commits to outcomes that align with public service values, using performance insights to stay accountable.

Agility: Navigates change with foresight and flexibility, managing risks and maintaining focus in uncertain situations.

Build Collaborative Environments: Fosters open communication, values diverse input, and cultivates respectful, team-driven problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Completed a two-year technical diploma in a related field such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Applications, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, Forestry, or Geospatial Sciences; or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of related experience, preferably augmented by ESRI software certification.

Equivalencies may be considered: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis

Assets

• Experience representing data for diverse audiences, with familiarity in industry sectors such as oil and gas, forestry, electric power systems, telecommunications, and designated industrial property (e.g., machinery, equipment, railway, farmland, buildings, land).
• Training or certification in tools and technologies including Safe Software FME, ESRI ArcGIS, R, Python 3, machine learning for classification, AI-enhanced coding productivity, and project management.
• Proven expertise in designing, maintaining, and optimizing spatial databases, as well as developing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows to transform spatial and non-spatial data into actionable intelligence for operational and executive use.
• Skilled in creating interactive dashboards, maps, and real-time reports that provide insights into land disposition activities, coupled with the ability to deliver rapid geospatial analysis for time-sensitive inquiries from executives, auditors, and the public.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving data quality issues, spatial misalignments, and regulatory data gaps, alongside a strong commitment to capacity building through mentorship, training, and documentation to enhance GIS literacy across teams.
• Effective collaborator with experience in cross-ministry coordination and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment of data systems with evolving policies and legislative requirements.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of Work

• 7.25 daily hours
• 36.25 weekly hours
• 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)

If a security screening is required;

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.