Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Specialist Hybrid

Location: Edmonton or Calgary Alberta preferred. Other AER office location will be considered.

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary Range: T3 Level 5 $102000 - $120000 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity. This position may be eligible to receive a Northern Living allowance. Northern Living allowances are provided based on the location of the position and where an employee primarily works and resides.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist - Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to support our ongoing AGS this role you will work extensively with ArcGIS Online and Enterprise Portal to create review and publish web maps web services and hosted layers as well as develop GIS-based applications and tools such as dashboards 3D scenes StoryMaps and Experience addition you will use ArcGIS Pro to create and review high-quality static maps and other GIS products ensuring that cartographic standards and best practices are applied. The role involves managing GIS layer inventories and offering guidance on enhancing geodatabase production and metadata records to facilitate publication of GIS data for various stakeholders. Additionally the specialist will help streamline AGS processes by automating repetitive tasks through scripting and programming as well as creating new specialized tools to enable innovative functionalities when required.

This position will be part of the Geoscience Data Delivery Team which consists of a diverse group of data GIS and publication subject matter experts dedicated to providing and supporting geoscience information to a wide range of stakeholders.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Create edit review and publish static maps web maps feature and raster layers dashboards 3D scenes StoryMaps and web applications and tools in ArcGIS Online and Enterprise Portal platforms.

• Design and develop efficient readable and maintainable GIS solutions to support AGS project goals and enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Use scripting and programming to automate workflows create efficiencies and enable new functionality developing custom scripts (e.g. ArcGIS API for Python Pandas etc.) to support evolving business and technical requirements across our processes.

• Build ETL and automation workflows for publishing and managing geospatial and non-spatial data to centralized databases in the ArcGIS Enterprise Portal and the ArcGIS Online platforms.

• Prepare and review cartographically correct maps and web-based applications in accordance with organizational and government standards for presentation scale projections schema metadata and topology.

• Review edit and manage GIS metadata to ensure spatial information is accurately captured stored and displayed.

• Provide technical support and expertise for ESRI solutions including maintaining applications updating base layers and geoscience datasets and supporting tools.

• Contribute to the development maintenance and implementation of GIS systems guidelines and processes providing technical support and documentation to ensure consistency and sustainability. Documenting work package outcomes and keen attention to detail are added assets.

What were looking for in you:

• Bachelors degree in computer science GIS geography engineering or related discipline.

• 5 years GIS work experience in industry academia or government.

• Advanced to professional-level proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online is required. Standard-level proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise Portal is required. GIS database design is an asset.

• Advanced proficiency with ESRI products such as ArcGIS HUB/Site ArcGIS Experience Builder ModelBuilder ArcGIS StoryMaps.

• Familiarity with a variety of programming languages (e.g. Python (ArcPy) Java JavaScript or R).

• Experience with spatial data analysis and statistical geoprocessing tools are required.

• Experience with cloud-based storage solutions such as Microsoft Azure is required.

• Experience with database management software such as Microsoft SQL Server is an asset.

• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) designation is an asset.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively with limited direction while demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

• Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

• If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please email . Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

• Great benefits from your first day of work

• Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours.

• Edmonton: Hybrid work - employees located in Edmonton will work in office two days per week.

• All other locations: Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month with a limit of two remote days per week.

• Defined benefit pension plan(s).

• Flexible benefits program options including Personal & Health spending account(s).

• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days.

More information about working at the AERs including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER our values of Accountability Collaboration Transparency and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture a culture where every individual regardless of race colour religion gender national origin age disability or any other legally protected factors thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion fuels innovation creating a brighter more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: April 24 2026 at midnight

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