GIS Technologist

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated GIS Specialist to manage and enhance geospatial data. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, preparing cartographic products, and ensuring data integrity through analysis and modeling. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced GIS tools and techniques, contributing to impactful projects that meet regional standards. If you are passionate about data and technology, and eager to make a difference in community planning and management, this position offers a dynamic environment for growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in GIS and developing cartographic products.
• Knowledge of relational databases and data visualization tools.
• Understanding of QA/QC principles and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain geospatial data and conduct research on user needs.
• Design and prepare cartographic products and spatial data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service standards.

Skills

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Web Administration

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Education

University Degree in Geographic Information Systems

Environmental Science

Computer Science

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Relational Database Management Systems

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for maintaining the Region’s geospatial data and conducting research in client business requirements and user needs. Acquiring and creating spatial data, models and databases and producing cartographic products and reports. Analyzes spatial data relationships and participates in projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates/works with stakeholders and follows the corporate strategic leadership, planning and direction related to this function.


• Prepares and documents statement of business requirements and user needs.


• Assists senior staff in specification, design, development, installation, testing and documentation of applications and data architecture.


• Researches, digitizes, processes, and annotates spatial data, including integration from external stakeholders.


• Designs and prepares cartographic products, other spatial data products, graphics, and presentations.


• Designs and maintains data models and relational database structures.


• Develops, maintains, and integrates spatial databases, attributes, and metadata.


• Performs analysis and modelling of spatial data relationships; evaluates and documents results.


• Creates linkages between spatial data and client’s business data.


• Performs Web administration including Web server configuration and performance monitoring.


• Monitors Web and software license usage and prepares reports, as required.


• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate.


• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.


• Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and projects, as assigned.


• Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.


• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum one (1) year experience working with GIS and the development of cartographic and analytic products, including web services and applications, and user requirements and/or spatial information management.


• Experience working with relational database management, spatial databases, and data visualization tools.


• Experience using Asset Management System and customizing and updating tables and to interpret As-Built designs.


• Demonstrated knowledge of GIS principles and experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.


• Knowledge of relational database systems, spatial data creation methods and techniques and spatial product delivery design and production.


• Working knowledge of programming languages.


• Experience using Asset Management System and customizing and updating tables and to interpret As-Built plans.


• Understanding/experience of QA/QC principles and data integrity issues.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.