GIS Analyst(12month Term Certain)

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation is seeking a GIS Analyst to enhance geospatial data analysis and manage GIS applications. The role involves developing GIS products, providing expert guidance, and automating processes using Python. This position requires a degree in GIS and at least 2 years of related experience, offering a flexible location within Alberta.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience in GIS.
• Strong programming background focused on Python for GIS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GIS products and applications.
• Provide expert guidance on GIS applications and geospatial data.
• Automate GIS processes and ensure high-quality documentation.

Skills

Geospatial data analysis

GIS applications

Python programming

Automation of GIS processes

Education

Degree in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise Portal

Python

Job description

Posted Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Expires Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM

At AFSC, we care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. PEOPLE ARE OUR FOUNDATION. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. CLIENTS ARE OUR FOCUS. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. EXCELLENCE IS OUR ASPIRATION. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.

Posting will close 6th June 2025.

Location is flexible within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Business Intelligence, the GIS (Geographic Information System) Analyst is responsible for geospatial data analysis, as well as the development and management of GIS applications. This is a term certain position for 1 year.

What will you be responsible for?

General Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain GIS products, including web maps and applications based on business requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on GIS applications and geospatial data, promoting geospatial analytics.
• Automate GIS processes ensuring high-quality technical documentation.
• Plan and deliver GIS training across the organization to enhance process efficiency.
• Coordinate testing and quality assurance for GIS products, ensuring reliable performance.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Develop products and applications in ArcGIS Enterprise Portal for specific business use cases.
• Assist with migration of applications from ArcGIS Online to ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
• Support extraction, conversion, loading, and cataloging of geospatial data from internal and external sources.
• Perform spatial and non-spatial analysis to produce maps, reports, and applications supporting decision-making and project goals.
• Automate tasks using Python programming to analyze data and generate reports in maps, tables, charts, and stories. Troubleshoot and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Work closely with the team to maintain current applications and keep data and tools up to date.
• Highly proficient with ESRI products such as ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Hub, and ArcGIS Pro.

Education & Experience

• Degree in GIS with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Strong programming background with focus on Python for GIS.

About AFSC

For over 80 years, Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance, and farm income disaster assistance.

At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing, and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. Many AFSC team members are also producers and understand first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.