GIS Analyst

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a GIS Analyst to lead GIS application projects and provide technical direction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in business systems analysis. Responsibilities include project management from initial review to implementation and collaboration with stakeholders on strategic initiatives. The position is located in Burnaby, Canada.

Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree at the Bachelor’s level in computer science, GIS, IT systems and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of business process and business systems planning principles.
• Considerable knowledge of GIS system integration with IT components.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the implementation of GIS solutions for business departments.
• Manage GIS application projects through all phases from analysis to implementation.
• Collaborate with project manager and stakeholders on the Geospatial Strategy project.

Skills

Business systems analysis

GIS system integration

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

GIS Analyst

This position works in the GIS organizational unit. This is complex and technical work providing leadership from initial review and analysis of business processes to final implementation and documentation of GIS solutions for various business departments and divisions.

An incumbent is responsible for project management and technical leadership on GIS application projects under preliminary investigation, requirement analysis, design, configuration, documentation and implementation. Supervision, guidance and technical direction is provided to mapping and GIS technicians during the course of assigned projects.

This role will be working on the City’s Geospatial Strategy project, working closely with the project manager, stakeholders, and external consultants to ensure alignment between business needs, enterprise GIS standards, and long-term strategic goals. Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised in all technical aspects of the work while policy matters and project objectives are discussed with a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of achievement of overall objectives and effectiveness of services delivered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree at the Bachelor’s level in computer science, GIS, IT systems and processes or a related discipline with considerable experience in business systems analysis and GIS systems
• Thorough knowledge of business process and business systems planning principles, methods and standards
• Considerable knowledge of GIS system integration with information technology components, processes and developments
• Sound knowledge of independent research, survey and data management activities
• Ability to document, analyze and assess a variety of information, identify priorities and resources and propose alternative business processes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide advice and assistance on matters related to the work such as stakeholder engagement, and supporting strategic initiatives
• Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

The City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.