Specialist, Geographic Information Systems

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual paid vacation

Annual individual performance incentve

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Training and mentorship

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking a GIS Specialist to join the Survey Data Processing team and advance the organization’s geospatial capabilities. You will lead the delivery of GIS expertise, oversee licensing, coordinate with vendors and internal partners, and develop innovative data products for housing research and market analysis.

The role combines hands-on technical work with collaboration across IT and business lines, requiring strong communication, project

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in computer science, geography, planning or GIS-related field.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A detailed knowledge of GIS programming techniques, practices and software.
• A demonstrated proficiency in coding and data programming using SAS, R, or Python.
• A demonstrated experience in project management, team leadership, problem-solving, decision-making skills and in working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to undertake and complete multiple concurrent tasks, to take initiative and work independently in individual projects.
• A demonstrated ability to understand and interpret client requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with Esri products and platforms, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and Esri licensing administration, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise GIS licensing and ensure compliance with vendor agreements and organizational policies.
• Provide systems analysis and design, programming and quantitative analysis service.
• Provide specialized technical advice to internal users, especially around GIS, geospatial data and presentation.
• Ensure that economists, market analysts, and survey staff have all necessary housing, geospatial data to conduct effective analysis activities, and takes steps to supply this information.
• Liaise effectively with vendors of GIS products, internal IT support teams and line of business to resolve issues and implement enhancements.
• Establishe a data quality methodology documenting a repeatable set of processes for determining, investigating and resolving data quality issues, establishing an on-going process for maintaining quality data and defining data quality audit procedures.
• Demonstrate strong relationship management and communication skills, effectively influencing stakeholders, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and retention, managing client expectations, resolving issues collaboratively, and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes with partners.
• Develope estimates and established deadlines for a large project. Demonstrate full command of resource management by having identified the various kinds of skills needed to meet project objectives, matching those skills with specific job titles and levels of experience.

Skills

GIS programming techniques

SAS/R/Python

Project management

Team leadership

Client requirements understanding

Data analysis

Communication skills

Geospatial data handling

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science, geography, planning or GIS-related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

Esri licensing administration

Job description

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Specialist, Geographic Information Systems

Job Requisition ID: 12565

Position Status:Permanent Full Time

Position Type:Hybrid

Travel Requirement:Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):ZZZ

Security Requirement:Reliability Status

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $86816.59to $108520.74and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.

We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Survey Data Processing team in the GIS Specialist position, where you will play a key role in supporting and advancing the organization’s enterprise geospatial capabilities. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of GIS and geospatial expertise, overseeing enterprise GIS licensing, working with vendors and internal partners to enhance GIS capabilities, and developing innovative geospatial solutions and data products that advance survey activities, market analysis and housing research.

What you'll do:

• Manage enterprise GIS licensing and ensure compliance with vendor agreements and organizational policies.
• Provide systems analysis and design, programming and quantitative analysis service.
• Provide specialized technical advice to internal users, especially around GIS, geospatial data and presentation.
• Ensure that economists, market analysts, and survey staff have all necessary housing, geospatial data to conduct effective analysis activities, and takes steps to supply this information.
• Liaise effectively with vendors of GIS products, internal IT support teams and line of business to resolve issues and implement enhancements.
• Establishe a data quality methodology documenting a repeatable set of processes for determining, investigating and resolving data quality issues, establishing an on-going process for maintaining quality data and defining data quality audit procedures.
• Demonstrate strong relationship management and communication skills, effectively influencing stakeholders, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and retention, managing client expectations, resolving issues collaboratively, and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes with partners.
• Develope estimates and established deadlines for a large project. Demonstrate full command of resource management by having identified the various kinds of skills needed to meet project objectives, matching those skills with specific job titles and levels of experience.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in computer science, geography, planning or GIS-related field.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A detailed knowledge of GIS programming techniques, practices and software.
• A demonstrated proficiency in coding and data programming using SAS, R, or Python.
• A demonstrated experience in project management, team leadership, problem-solving, decision-making skills and in working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to undertake and complete multiple concurrent tasks, to take initiative and work independently in individual projects.
• A demonstrated ability to understand and interpret client requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with Esri products and platforms, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and Esri licensing administration, is an asset.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.