Gis Applications Systems Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:40654

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.

Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

System Maintenance and Technical Support:

Conducts system testing, integration testing to resolve systems issues and anomalies and to respond to customer enquiries
Conducts regular server software maintenance and patching
Conducts ongoing technical audits for IT systems, and tracks and reports any anomalies to the team lead
Works with IT staff, business staff and contractors to maintain and troubleshoot interactions and integration points between various enterprise systems, databases and other technologies
Investigates and resolves data integrity concerns

Advanced Technical Support:

Designs, creates and supports reports for statistics and management needs
Designs and develops automated scripts for interfaces and notifications
Writes SQL scripts to perform data extractions, queries and basic database updates
Analyzes systems configurations and code to assess functionality
Participates in the development of architectural framework and design
Recommends procedural and technical changes to improve systems functioning or adapt to new requirements
Researches new products, hardware and process changes; evaluates, tests, documents recommendations

System Administration and Configuration:

Monitors and tracks status of operationally critical systems
Conducts security and user administration
Prepares and maintains detailed system documentation and technical training materials
Implements and monitors measures to ensure security of credit card information

Backup and Support:

Provides support and training to IT staff and to business clients
Acts as the technical liaison with vendors and business partners
Provides coverage for other IT team member duties as required

Project Management Duties:

Assignments and tracking of tasks assigned to other IT staff and client staff
Determines standards and procedures applicable for tasks
Documents tasks and provides updates to project manager
Plans implementation of tasks
Coordinates activities between other IT teams

Minimum Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

Completion of a twoyear diploma in Information Systems or Technology or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required
Recommended Microsoft Certified Professional
Enterprise Administrator or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT technical role
Some programming and analysis experience is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

GIS, CADD, ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, AGOL and ArcGIS Pro, ESRI's geodatabase and Industry Model, FME, Autodesk Map 3D, Autodesk industry model (Topobase), and Google Maps Platform
City's VanMap system, and its integration with other enterprise systems: Tempest, Infor/Hansen, Lagan, SAP, AMANDA, Open Data, and POSSE
Experience in Windows server management, IIS configuration, Scripting (Windows PowerShell & Python), and ArcGIS API for Python
Knowledge of desktop PCs and their configuration, software configuration and packaging, and knowledge with peripherals such as Point of sale (POS) devices, scanners, printers and related equipment
Knowledge of relational databases
Oracle, MS SQL, Oracle Spatial, SQL Server Spatial
Experience using ASP.NET deployment techniques, Web API, and MVC, and Web Services
Experience in JavaScript, JQuery, and frontend frameworks such as Angular JS, Backbone, and Knockout JS
Considerable knowledge of MS Office productivity tools, and Power Platform as asset
Experience in a hybrid (on premise and cloud) infrastructure and platform environment leveraging cloud services such as MS Azure, Amazon Web Services
Ability to make decisions and act quickly in an emergency situation, if required
Ability to give advice, guidance, assistance or training staff in both manual and computerized system procedures
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement
Ability to develop, implement, and manage effective procedures related to the work, and to manage priorities and exercise independent judgment
Superior customer service skills, strong oral and written communicati