Lead, Geospatial Platform Operations

City of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edmonton is seeking a strategic leader to head Geospatial Platform Operations within the Enterprise Geospatial Technology group. You will supervise a team of Geospatial Systems Analysts, drive platform enhancements, and ensure the GIS platform is secure, available, and scalable to meet evolving municipal needs.

With a strong background in GIS systems administration and leadership, you will collaborate across GIS teams to design and deploy robust platform services, automate workflows,

Job description

Job Number: 56386Are you a strategic technical leader with a passion for driving digital innovation and leading high performing teams? The Lead, Geospatial Platform Operations is a senior technical leadership role within the Enterprise Geospatial Technology group. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of Geospatial Systems Analysts in building, enhancing, and providing technical support services for AEGIS, our enterprise GIS platform. You will ensure the integrity, availability, performance, capacity, and security of the platform as a whole, ensuring it is fit for use and meets the current and emerging needs of the corporation. This role is critical for ensuring the City of Edmonton can leverage GIS technology to its fullest potential, optimizing business processes while protecting vital systems from service disruptions.What will you do?Collaborate with the GIS Solutions Architecture team, the GIS Business Solutions team, and the GIS Applications Solutions team to ensure solutions leverage a robust and reliable platformManage a team of geospatial systems analysts through providing supervision, coaching, mentoring, and work management, balancing competing prioritiesDesign and develop innovative GIS platform services, workflow automation tools, and custom system integrations using various technologies to improve the capabilities of the enterprise GIS platformWork with business areas to understand their needs and ensure solutions meet requirementsTroubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the GIS platform, applications, and workflows, while maintaining and updating existing GIS platform components to ensure optimal performanceRecruit, interview, and hire qualified GIS specialistsSet clear expectations, goals, and priorities for the team while fostering a collaborative and positive team environmentQualifications:A university degree in computer science, GIS, or Geomatics, with a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise GIS systems in a complex Information Technology environment and 6+ years relevant experience; ORA post-secondary diploma in computer science, GIS, or Geomatics, with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise GIS systems in a complex Information Technology environment and 7+ years of relevant experienceAssets:Experience as a people leader is considered highly valuableAn I.S.P. designation is valuableSkills required for success:Comprehensive knowledge of GIS and IT principles, concepts, and technologies, including web-service architecture, spatial data management, and security architectureStrong knowledge of ArcGIS Server administration, including implementation, system configuration, and tuning of servicesStrong knowledge of ArcGIS Portal administration, including implementation, system configuration, and content managementStrong knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise deployment patterns and system architectureStrong knowledge in FME software suite (FME Form and FME Flow) and ArcGIS ProKnowledge of serverless computing and MS Azure cloud computingKnowledge of Windows server administration and managementUnderstanding of software development methodologies, programming and scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, or Javascript), and web development frameworksKnowledge of database management systems (e.g. SQL Server, Postgres), data modeling, and SQL querying for GIS dataFamiliarity with spatial analysis techniques, including proximity analysis, spatial interpolation, network analysis, and geocodingAwareness of emerging IT and GIS technologies, trends, and best practices to drive innovation and stay abreast of industry advancementsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues and challenges in application development and deploymentMeticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy, reliability, and usability of GIS applications, data, and solutionsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts and solutions to non-technical collaborators, facilitate collaboration, and document project requirementsLeadership abilities to inspire and motivate team members, provide guidance and direction, foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, and build positive relationshipsFlexibility and adaptability to navigate changing project requirements, priorities, and technologies in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentEffective time management and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities efficientlyAlignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership CompetenciesEmbracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionWork Environment:The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advanceThe City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefitsUp to 1 permanent full-time positionHours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - FridaySalary: $59.206 - $75.463 (Hourly); $104,306.170 - $132,946.940 (Annually)Recruitment Consultant: KE/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.Classification Title: Appl & Infra Analyst IIIPosting Date: Nov 6, 2026Closing Date: Nov 20, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-timeUnion : CSU 52Department: Communications & Business IntelligenceWork Location(s):Century Place, 17th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3