GIS Analyst

City of Welland; Welland; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Welland is seeking a GIS Analyst to support planning, maintenance, and evolution of the corporate GIS system. You will create, update, and manage spatial datasets, and produce cartographic and web-based products for city departments and external organizations.

You will also perform GPS field data collection, QA/QC of GIS data, and assist with GIS training and support materials, ensuring adherence to city policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in GIS with at least two years municipal GIS experience.
• Graduate certificate or diploma in GIS is preferred.
• Experience with data modeling, spatial analysis, and cartographic design is required.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and distribution for spatial asset inventories.
• Maintain and update parcel fabric, address database, and infrastructure data.
• Create maps, web apps, and reports for internal/external clients.

Skills

GIS

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Cartographic design

Education

Two-year GIS diploma

Graduate certificate in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

Manifold Systems

AutoCAD

MS SQL Server

MS Access

Job description

About the position…

The GIS Analyst shall provide support in the planning, maintenance, implementation, and evolution of the corporate GIS system. The incumbent will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating corporate GIS data sets and spatial asset inventories, and producing cartographic, analytical, and web-based products for city departments and external organizations. Responsibilities will also include GPS field data collection, rigorous quality control and quality assurance of GIS data sets, as well as adherence to existing policies, procedures, and standards.

The duties listed are not meant to provide a description of every job performed, but only those which represent the core functions of the job.

• Undertake data collection, creation, and distribution for a range of spatial asset and tabular data inventories.
• Updating and maintenance of a wide range of corporate spatial data sets (including parcel fabric, address database, and infrastructure). This may involve researching historical plans and drawings.
• Updating and transforming GIS datasets from CAD drawings and various other sources.
• Scanning, filing, and linking of documents to GIS.
• Provide spatial analysis and information products in support of various business unit operations and service delivery.
• Provide and assist with technical support in the form of troubleshooting errors and performance issues.
• Participate in the design, development, documentation, enhancement, and implementation of a range of GIS applications (including web applications).
• Provide programming, scripting and SQL query writing for a wide range of applications.
• Ensure rigorous quality control is maintained for data collected, converted, or acquired.
• Assist with GIS-related training and the development of associated support materials.
• Assist in the adherence of policies, guidelines, procedures, and standards as they relate to spatial data.
• Prepare custom and standard maps, web application, reports, and presentations for a variety of clients.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, consultants and internal clients as assigned.
• GPS field data collection when required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two (2) year Diploma from a Community College of Applied Arts and Technology and a graduate certificate or diploma in GIS.
• Two (2) years practical GIS work experience, including database skills, spatial data analysis, cartographic design, web application development, and analytical products within a municipal setting.
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license
• Professional standing with OACETT and/or GISCI (or eligible for certification) would be an asset.
• Practical knowledge of GIS software including Esri ArcGIS suite of software, Manifold Systems, AutoCAD, MS SQL Server, and MS Access.
• Working knowledge of and experience with GIS best practices, spatial analysis techniques, and cartographic layout and design principles.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Online web maps and application development.
• Experience with SQL query-writing, Visual Basic, Python, and Esri’s Model Builder for writing scripts to automate GIS tasks.
• Knowledge of data modeling and spatial database design.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills including the ability to multi-task.
• Aptitude for complex problem solving and troubleshooting.

Salary:

The hourly wage range for this full-time, unionized position is $37.59 – $39.55 (2026 rates)