Geospatial Systems Analyst

• A Degree in a related discipline and 1 year of relevant experience
• OR a Post-secondary diploma in a related discipline and 2 years relevant experience
• OR a one-year related certificate (with a minimum of 700 instructional hours and relevant coursework) and 4 years relevant experience
• Candidates who do not fully meet may be considered for the opportunity concept level

Opportunity Concept:

• A Degree in a related discipline
• A post secondary diploma in a related discipline
• One year certificate and two years of related experience

Skill required for success:

• Knowledge and skill in a variety of GIS technologies including ArcGIS Suite (Server Enterprise and Pro) enterprise geodatabases VertiGIS SQL Server and FME with an understanding of how these integrate within a single technology stack
• Programming experience with Python and SQL
• Experience with Windows server system administration and Azure cloud infrastructure
• Ability to perform problem investigation solution delivery and maintenance of GIS applications
• Understanding of City of Edmonton IT processes procedures and architectural guidelines for application development and infrastructure operations
• Skillful application of creativity judgment and initiative to address technical challenges
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and collaborate effectively with team members our GIS user community and business partners
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task manage time effectively and handle tight deadlines
• Strong analytical problem-identification and process analysis skills
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Assets:

• I.S.P. or G.I.S.P. certifications may be preferred
• Awareness of emerging technologies within the GIS and IT landscape
• Programming experience with C# and Javascript particularly in secure web development
• Experience with Powershell Arcade HTML and CSS

Work 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 advance.

The 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 . Learn more about our benefits to 1 full-time permanent position available

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week Monday - Friday

This position is on Hybrid Work From Home program.

Salary: $47.418 - $59.754 (Hourly); $83538.66 - $105271.61(Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: RD/SB

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Do you enjoy helping people find their place in the world Do you look at web maps and say I can do that Does helping your colleagues make the most of technology raise your energy level If you said yes then this might be the position youve been looking for!

This Geospatial Systems Analyst is a technical advisor and provides support services for the Citys enterprise geospatial technologies and information commonly referred to as GIS (Geographic Information Systems). This role provides support for the Citys primary geospatial applications. Geospatial systems and data enable almost all services provided by the City such as taxation transit waste management parks and roadway management and urban planning making these technologies vital to the operation of many business areas. This position works with people from business units across the corporation to meet their GIS related business needs. This involves maintaining a good understanding of existing business processes that involve the acquisition analysis and distribution of location data assisting in improving those processes and helping develop new processes.

What will you do

• Enhance and maintain the enterprise GIS platform to meet service levels and stay up to date with current technologies and geospatial capabilities
• Investigate analyze and resolve complex technical and data issues related to application development data integration and application performance and reliability
• Assist end users to provide them with a better client experience using GIS software solutions
• Build user-friendly and feature-rich applications and system integrations to meet business needs participating in the full systems development lifecycle from requirements definition through design to implementation and ongoing operation