GIS Analyst II

Thompson-Nicola Regional District; Kamloops; Vor Ort; CAD 2.900 - 3.400; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is seeking a GIS Analyst II to support the ongoing development, operation, and enhancement of the TNRD's corporate Geographic Information System (GIS). The role provides advanced expertise in GIS application development, enterprise GIS administration, data management, spatial analysis, system integration, and business process improvement.

The GIS Analyst II develops, implements, integrates, and maintains mission-critical GIS applications, databases,

Qualifikationen

• Completion of a recognized GIS diploma/degree relating to digital mapping or GIS technology or equivalent as recognized by the TNRD.
• Minimum five years of GIS-related work experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain GIS and related business applications.
• Create database models, scripts, reports, web applications, workflows, and system integrations.
• Develop, administer, maintain, and monitor corporate spatial and tabular datasets.
• Recommend improvements to application architecture, workflows, procedures, and systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Produce high-quality digital, web, and print maps and information products.

Kenntnisse

ArcGIS Pro

Esri ArcGIS Enterprise

GIS data modelling

Spatial analysis

System integration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Ausbildung

GIS diploma/degree or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

GIS Analyst II

Job Type

Full-time

Union

CUPE

# of work hours per week

35

Location

Job Description

The Role

Under the direction of the GIS Supervisor, The GIS Analyst II is a senior technical and analytical position responsible for supporting the continued development, operation, and enhancement of the TNRD's corporate Geographic Information System (GIS). The position provides advanced expertise in GIS application development, enterprise GIS administration, data management, spatial analysis, system integration, and business process improvement.

The GIS Analyst II develops, implements, integrates, and maintains mission-critical GIS applications, databases, services, and related infrastructure. Working closely with departments across the organization, the position identifies business requirements and develops effective GIS and data solutions that improve organizational processes, access to information, and service delivery.

This role is required to:

• Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain GIS and related business applications. Conduct advanced spatial and tabular analysis, automate processes, troubleshoot issues, and resolve data-source, integration, and spatial relationship conflicts. Support field data collection and other GIS operations as required. Plan, test, document, and implement application and system maintenance and upgrades. Translate business requirements into effective GIS, data, and technology solutions, and prepare project plans outlining scope, schedules, costs, resources, and deliverables.


• Create database models, scripts, reports, web applications, workflows, and system integrations. Advise on GIS projects, hardware, software, applications, and emerging technologies. Design database schemas and data models that meet organizational and legislative requirements.


• Develop, administer, maintain, and monitor corporate spatial and tabular datasets, and establish standards and processes that ensure data quality.


• Recommend improvements to application architecture, workflows, procedures, and systems. Apply business requirements and technical standards to deliver practical, reliable GIS solutions. Configure and maintain appropriate access permissions for databases and applications.


• Develop and maintain technical documentation, application procedures, user guides, and training materials. Produce presentation-ready system documentation and deliver training that supports staff productivity and effective application use. Recommend corporate standards and methods for data storage, retrieval, interoperability, maintenance, protection, and sharing. Provide Tier 2 support for enterprise GIS and related business applications by diagnosing application, system, integration, and data issues; prioritizing and resolving problems; and escalating them when appropriate. Develop and test procedures for system changes and upgrades, and advise staff on system functionality, applications, and suitable technology solutions.


• Produce high-quality digital, web, and print maps and information products using cartographic principles appropriate to the audience, purpose, accessibility requirements, and intended use.


• Assist is the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) as required.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Completion of a recognized GIS diploma/degree relating to digital mapping or GIS technology or equivalent as recognized by the TNRD.


• Minimum five years of GIS-related work experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of GIS concepts, systems, and applications, as well as database modelling methods, practices, and techniques.


• Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting, problem definition, solution escalation, and application support in production environments.


• Advanced proficiency with desktop and enterprise GIS technologies, including ArcGIS Pro and the Esri ArcGIS Enterprise platform across data, web service, and client tiers, with experience developing web-based mapping and data solutions.


• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal and external contacts.


• Ability to learn and adapt to evolving technologies in support of client and organizational goals.


• Ability to plan and prioritize operational and project tasks, work effectively under pressure, and meet deadlines.


• Ability to analyze and evaluate the data and information required for applications and develop logical solutions for assigned projects.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document systems clearly and prepare effective client materials.


• Knowledge of local government spatial data and asset management practices is an asset.

This position requires a clear Criminal Record Check and a Class 5 Driver's License.

This position falls under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900. This is a Pay Grade 10 position with a salary of $2,946.58 - $3,419.85/biweekly (2025 Rates).