Job Opportunities Business Information & Technology Specialist

The City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civic authority in Regina is looking for a candidate to lead the coordination of technical business support activities, focusing on GIS programming and centralized irrigation control. The ideal applicant will have a degree in Computer Science and 3-5 years of related experience, alongside strong skills in ArcGIS and Python. This role offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Educational support

In-house courses

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
• Experience in Parks and Open Space service delivery including data management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the Department's Central Irrigation Control system.
• Maintain and administer GIS data related to Department priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deploy apps that support operations.

Skills

ArcGIS desktop software

Python

SQL

Microsoft Office Suite

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Oracle WAM / WACS

Job description

Overview

Job ID: 3136 | Openings: 1 | Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management | Division: City Planning & Community Services | Department: Parks & Open Space Services | Branch: Parks Maintenance & Cemeteries | Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA | Type of Posting: Internal & External | Employment Type: Permanent | Hourly Salary: $36.21- $45.38 (2024 Rate) | Date Posted: October 10, 2025 | Closing Date: October 31, 2025

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree Saulteaux Dakota Nakota Lakota and Métis Nation honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful collaborative inclusive and barrier-free workplace allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples people of colour 2SLGBTQIAP individuals of all genders people of disabilities and members of equity-deserving communities to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform our Talent team and we will collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Nature of Work

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating technical business support activities within the Department including GIS programming, centralized irrigation control (ICC) programming & operation, Geotab data configuration, work order management, service request coordination, and implementation of business technology solutions for the department. The position participates as a member of the leadership team and works with colleagues to ensure accurate data delivery for business management operations and service-level standards. This position reports to the Coordinator Parks Support Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and programming of the Department's Central Irrigation Control system.
• Maintain and administer GIS data as it relates to the Department priorities.
• Build GIS data collection tools using Survey123, QuickCapture and Field Maps to support field inspections, infrastructure inventory and spatial validation tasks.
• Collaborate with the Geospatial Branch and end-users to deploy apps that support operations and real-time status reporting.
• Participate in user group meetings with various stakeholders; acts as the Department liaison within various technology system user groups.
• Develop and implement Arcade expressions to enable dynamic labeling, symbology and attribute calculations in ArcGIS Online and Field Maps.
• Automate geospatial workflows and data validation tasks using Python including scripts for data import/export, spatial analysis and reporting.
• Serve as an extended Agile team member of the Geospatial Solutions Branch contributing planning expertise to the iterative development of spatial tools, data services and web applications.
• Facilitate internal data analysis within financial software systems (Oracle WAM / WACS) to provide management with accurate financial details.
• Maintain an inventory of assets managed by the Department for program cost tracking and Tangible Capital Asset reporting.
• Provide day-to-day directions, set priorities and allocate staff to respond to changing needs.
• Facilitate meetings, training sessions and events using a variety of facilitation techniques.
• Facilitate and participate in labour relations activities such as supervision and direction, recruitment and employee development.
• Approve expenditure and other transactions within the limits of established purchasing authorities.
• Provide technical consulting support and expertise in the effective use of the various systems and interfaces including overall performance, troubleshooting, modification, improvement and maintenance.
• Act as liaison for the Department in the implementation, upgrade or roll out of corporate software solutions.
• Lead user testing of new application releases, upgrades, enhancements, etc.
• Collaborate with staff and branch managers to apply business process improvement methodology, analyze workflows, identify improvement opportunities and support implementation.
• Oversee coordination of records management and develop ad hoc reports by extracting data from multiple databases and systems.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures.
• Work with other departments on special projects, ITS upgrades and related initiatives.
• Follow all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act, City of Regina Standards and Emergency Operating Procedures, and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Experience in daily use of ArcGIS desktop software; experience with other GIS-based software and scheduling applications is an asset.
• Experience in ArcGIS Online with ability in ESRI Experience Builder, Python and Arcade expressions, including scripts for data import/export, spatial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to apply Python and ESRI’s ArcPy library for batch geoprocessing, database updates and integration with planning datasets.
• Experience in building data collection tools using Survey123, QuickCapture and Field Maps.
• Ability to create and generate queries, reports and documents using databases, spreadsheets and other reporting software applications.
• Knowledge of programming principles including SQL, data browsers or similar query tools and programming languages.
• Ability to lead problem-solving and planning processes for improving work procedures.
• Ability to maintain strong partnerships and effective working relationships with both internal and external customers including managers, front line staff, union representatives and the general public.
• Knowledge of Work Order Management systems, financial records querying and records management practices.
• Knowledge of computerized financial software systems including Oracle and WAM.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Strong knowledge of Parks and Open Space Services operations to create KPI measures that reflect the department’s success.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires a degree in Computer Science, Commerce (BBA) or related discipline, plus three (3) to five (5) years of experience in developing and implementing new technologies and software solutions.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Parks and Open Space service delivery, including data management for KPI development; knowledge of Parks & Open Space Services is an asset.

Working / Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver License
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina’s Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills and knowledge.

At City of Regina we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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Note : Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted

Required Experience : IC

Key Skills

Computer Hardware, IT Experience, Network Administration, Network Support, LAN, Computer Networking, Computer Skills, Windows, Sharepoint, Teaching, Operating Systems, Leadership Experience

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 36 - 45