GIS Analyst (TFT) (CUPE 46.25)

Norfolk County; Central Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County seeks a GIS Analyst to maintain and enhance its GIS services and mapping solutions. This temporary full-time role involves various responsibilities from creating mapping for planning to providing GIS support across departments, ideal for candidates with a strong educational background and relevant experience in GIS. Applicants must have proven skills in GIS tools and a valid Ontario driver's license. The position offers a salary of CAD 30.53 - 38.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant University Degree or College Diploma including a GIS certificate.
• 3-4 years of experience using GIS mapping systems.
• Ability to operate department-specific equipment like scanners and plotters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and create Planning report mapping for various applications.
• Maintain the County civic address system and create new addressing.
• Provide GIS and mapping support for other County departments.

Skills

Proven organizational skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Advanced knowledge of GIS tools and methodologies

SQL language with Microsoft SQL Server

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Zoning By-Laws and Official Plans

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in GIS, Planning, Geography, Computer Science

GIS certificate

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Office

CityView

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

Position Function:

To help maintain the County’s GIS and provide GIS and mapping services for Planning and limited support for other County departments with GIS, mapping, scanning and printing services.

Position Description:

• Prepare and create Planning report mapping for consents, minor variance, zoning amendments, site plans, subdivisions, Official Plan amendments Ontario Municipal Board hearings.
• Maintain the County civic address system and create new addressing for subdivisions, condominiums and new dwellings and provide appropriate notification to our Emergency Services contacts and the public.
• Provide content administration, data dissemination, documentation, spatial analysis, map productions, user training and support across the County
• Applies quality control measures for accuracy and completeness
• Design, creation and maintenance of data and mapping relating to map books, town maps, County maps, 911 maps and other smaller mapping projects.
• Undertake large projects such as creation of mapping for new Zoning By-Laws, Official Plans or other large project specific mapping.
• Provide technical leadership for projects and ad-hoc requests for data, analytics, and reporting
• Design, creation and maintenance of spatial datasets used in the County’s GIS and documents the processes used to create those datasets.
• Manipulation of raster data and orthophotography.
• Maintain land parcels and ownership data and query for reports and Planning circulation labels.
• Storage, management and archiving of both digital data within geodatabases and hard copy mapping within filing systems.
• Work collaboratively with other team members across the County to coordinate field data collection programs.
• Perform Site inspections.
• Provide advice on complex problems to utility contracts, proposed developments, and issues related to 911 and mapping services.
• Provide limited GIS, mapping, scanning and printing services for other County departments.
• Provides support in creating and maintaining web mapping applications used by County staff as well as public facing applications.
• Communicate with other County departments, agencies, organizations and the public to provide mapping requests.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma (3 years) in a related discipline (e.g., GIS, Planning, Geography, Computer Science) including a GIS certificate.
• Over three years up to and including four years related experience using GIS mapping systems or equivalent to the above.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of GIS tools and methodologies for administration of GIS databases
• Advanced knowledge of SQL language with Microsoft SQL Server
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience in generating data-driven reports.
• Knowledge of Zoning By-Laws, Official Plans and legal survey plans.
• Computer expertise in ArcGIS Pro, Access as well as corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software such as CityView. Other software assets would include ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Ability to operate department specific equipment such as: large format scanners, plotters and copiers, as well as printers, digital camera, GPS units and drafting equipment.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Posting #: CUPE 46.25

Position: GIS Analyst

Status: Temporary Full Time (date of hire to approximately March 1, 2026)

Employee Group: CUPE Local 4700

Salary: $30.53 - $38.15 per hour

Division: Community Development

Department: Planning

Reports To: Supervisor, GIS

Location: Gilbertson Administration Building, Simcoe, ON (with remote and office work as required)

Posting Period: May 29, 2025 - June 12, 2025

How to Apply:

Follow the link below via Google Chrome for the application process:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here:Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.