Programmer Analyst III (GIS)

City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Educational support

Job summary

The City of Regina's Geospatial Solutions team is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst III to lead the development, deployment, and documentation of GIS solutions across multiple lines of business in Regina, Saskatchewan.

You will maintain GIS platforms, administer CAD/GPS tools, and mentor staff while delivering complex programming assignments from design to implementation. Strong problem-solving and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive GIS development experience.
• Experience with ArcGIS family, ArcGIS Online, FME and CAD/ GIS tools.
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript for GIS development.
• Experience with spatial databases (PostGIS, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Ability to design, develop and document GIS solutions and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop GIS solutions meeting business requirements including design, programming, testing and implementation.
• Provide analysis for medium-sized projects and prepare documentation.
• Maintain and enhance existing GIS/CAD solutions and update system documentation.
• Develop timelines, budgets, and report progress to supervision.
• Coach and mentor staff; demonstrate leadership and share technical expertise.
• Adhere to established standards and perform related duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Two-year diploma/certificate in Computer Information Systems with 3–5 years experience

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Online

FME

AutoCAD

QGIS

Python

JavaScript

Leaflet

OpenLayers

GDAL

PostGIS

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

Job ID: 3681

Openings: 1

Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management

Division: City Planning & Community Services

Department: Sustainable Infrastructure

Branch: Geospatial Solutions

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Hourly Salary: $36.21 - $45.38 (2024 Rates)

Annual Salary: $69,038.00 - $86,522.00 (2024 Rates)

Date Posted: September 2, 2026

Closing Date: September 16, 2026

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'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

The Geospatial environment at the City is dynamic and continually changing and evolving to handle the City’s business needs. We are seeking a candidate who is open and ready to embrace and adapt to change. This position is responsible for the support, development, implementation, and documentation of geospatial solutions across multiple lines of business. This is a senior technical position that, through assignments of all levels of complexity, contributes to the delivery of new business solutions and to the maintenance, enhancement, and support of existing ones. This position requires strong problem-solving skillset to tackle complex GIS programming challenges when designing and implementing GIS solutions. This position reports to the Coordinator Geospatial Technical Services. The position will be working with and coaching other employees, so excellent interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution, communication and leadership skills are considered an asset. The person will be required and expected to work independently. The Programmer Analyst lll focuses on the maintenance and support of the City’s geographic information systems (GIS) platform, as well as the administration and support of computer-aided design (CAD), global positioning systems (GPS) software, and related geospatial tools for the organization. The role requires a solid understanding of GIS concepts, principles, and spatial data management. The nature of the role will rely on creative solutions, so strong problem-solving skills are a must.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• For programming assignments of all levels of complexity, this position is responsible for the development of business solutions that meet business area requirements. This will include program design, programming, unit testing, system testing, acceptance testing, and implementation.
• This position will provide analysis services for medium-sized assignments and projects. It will also be responsible for preparing appropriate documentation.
• Contribute to the support of existing business solutions by maintaining (analyzing and correcting problems), developing, testing, and implementing enhancements to them, and by updating system documentation.
• Develop timelines and budgets for assigned work, monitor timelines and report regularly to the immediate supervisor the progress and status of all assignments.
• Coach and mentor other staff members.
• Demonstrate leadership and initiative in sharing technical expertise with other team members, and contribute to the effectiveness of clients through leadership, guidance and training as required. Depending on project assignments, this position will be required to supervise other staff members.
• Perform duties in adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Perform related duties as required.

Key Qualifications

• A university degree in Computer Science or other related discipline or completion of a two (2) year diploma/certificate in Computer Information Systems from a recognized post-secondary institution combined with three (3) to five (5) years of related progressive experience.
• At least three years experience that includes program design, programming, unit testing, system testing, acceptance testing, and implementation specifically for geospatial and related technologies (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, FME, AutoCAD, QGIS, etc.)
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in GIS development, such as Python, JavaScript, or R and should have working experience with GIS Libraries and Frameworks like ArcGIS API for Python, ArcGIS JavaScript API, Leaflet, OpenLayers, and GDAL.
• Knowledge and experience in administering and working with spatial databases like Oracle, PostgreSQL with PostGIS, SQL Server within the ArcGIS Framework with an understanding of spatial queries and how to optimize them. Additional experience with, RDBMs (Oracle, SQL Server) and other GIS, GPS, and CAD-based toolsets would be considered an asset.
• Expertise in developing web mapping applications using technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It would be beneficial if the applicant has development experience using swagger and micro-processing.
• Working knowledge and experience with contemporary system design and development tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of current Information Technology Service Management processes.
• Knowledge of current project management standards and procedures.
• Ability to perform assignments in a variety of computer operating environments.
• Ability to understand and respond to coaching and direction from more senior staff.
• Ability to work effectively on teams.
• Ability to solve problems and think logically.
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks and work within deadlines.
• Ability to maintain effective relations with clients.
• Ability to present facts effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.

Working/Other Conditions

• This position may require application and platform support during non-working hours.

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,