GIS Analyst

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Benefits program

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

York Region is seeking a GIS Analyst to provide geospatial expertise and analytics to the Digital & Customer Experience department. The role supports operations, program planning and data governance with data products and custom visualizations.

The position is a temporary replacement with hybrid work options and immediate start. A college diploma in Geomatics or related field and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressively responsible experience providing data and analytics services.
• Demonstrated data management principles and data governance awareness.
• Experience developing custom data products, visualizations and cartographic outputs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to inform operations and planning.
• Provide geospatial data analytics to inform program decisions.
• Develop data products and visualizations per business specifications.
• Support data standards and open data initiatives.
• Lead data processing and automation for acquisition and maintenance.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Data visualization

Cartography

SQL

Data management

Education

Geomatics/related diploma

Tools

GIS software

Database tools

Job description

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Job Title

GIS Analyst

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

13

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediate

Per hour

Salary Grade

$55.66 - $60.49

Department

York Region -> Corporate Services -> Digital & Customer Experience

Location

DCX-BTD - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary) Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

Job Description (E)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is responsible for providing geospatial expertise to the Department to inform operations, optimize services and deliver insights for program planning. Following corporate data governance standards and practices, this role will provide data and data analytic services to departmental programs and support the stewardship of departmental data and data analytic applications and products.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Collaborates/works with stakeholders and follows the corporate strategic leadership, planning and direction related to this function.
• Provides broad geospatial data and analytics expertise and contributes to the advancement of a data and analytics culture in the organization.
• Supports the Corporate vision and strategy related to this function and follows the Corporate strategic leadership, planning and direction including following the Corporation’s policies, programs, processes, protocols and initiatives and work in partnership at the Corporate level.
• Provides data & analytics services to department and branch programs and supports corporate programs.
• Identifies opportunities and provides technical leadership to enrich data available to the department.
• Applies data processing rigour and automation in support of corporate data acquisition and maintenance requirements.
• Develops custom data products conforming to specifications required of business applications.
• Reviews and applies template data models and advances adherence to applicable data standards,
• Supports activities to advance the Region’s Open Data program.
• Provides technical guidance on business solution development projects including requirement gathering, process mapping, design, application development, data migration, integration, testing, training and documentation.
• Researches and analyzes business processes to identity opportunities for process redesign, automation, or other improvements.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a College Diploma in Geomatics, Science, Computer, Information Management, Math, Statistics or related field, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) year of progressively responsible and practical experience providing data and analytics services.
• Demonstrated experience managing data with an appreciation of data management principles.
• Demonstrated experience developing custom data products, visualizations and cartographic products.
• Experience in data acquisition and processing using relevant tools.
• Demonstrated ability to program and query databases.
• Ability to research, document, and present technical information.
• Ability to be resourceful, problem solve technical issues, and perform to root cause analysis.
• Experience in leading projects, and knowledge of project management principles, tools and techniques to lead projects and teams

Scheduled Weekly Hours

35

Scheduled Shifts

Operational Hours

Close Date

August 24, 2026

# of Hires Needed

1

Union

CUPE Local 4900

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.