Specialist, Geographic Information Systems

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual paid vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive group insurance

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking a GIS Specialist to lead enterprise geospatial initiatives, manage licensing, and collaborate with vendors and internal partners to enhance GIS capabilities for housing research and market analysis.

The role focuses on delivering geospatial solutions, data products, and supporting survey activities while ensuring data quality and stakeholder satisfaction within a hybrid Ottawa office.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, geography, planning or GIS-related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of GIS programming techniques.
• Proficient in SAS, R or Python.
• Experience in project management and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS products and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise GIS licensing and ensure compliance with vendor agreements.
• Provide systems analysis and design, programming and quantitative analysis service.
• Provide specialized technical advice on GIS and geospatial data.
• Ensure housing and geospatial data for analysts and survey staff.
• Liaise with GIS vendors, IT support and business lines to implement enhancements.
• Develop a data quality methodology and ongoing quality data processes.
• Demonstrate relationship management and stakeholder collaboration.
• Develop estimates and set deadlines for large projects.

Skills

GIS programming

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in GIS-related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

SAS/R/Python

Geospatial software

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 12565

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: English Essential

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

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 86816.59 to $ 108520.74 and 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.

Benefits

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• 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.