Gis Specialist - Calgary, Canada - City of Calgary

City of Calgary

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary.

City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a GIS Specialist, you will assist the Geospatial Business Solutions area in providing the Corporation with GIS (Geographical Information System) technology solutions

Responsibilities include:

Technology Research:

Evaluate how GIS technology can best be leveraged to support the Corporation's many service lines. This includes data lifecycle, advanced query and analysis, and visualization.
Evaluate GIS technology and its integration with current business processes.
Investigate emerging GIS technologies to determine how they can benefit the Corporation.
Develop and recommend standards and best practices to for the Corporation's GIS user base.

Solution Support:

Collaborate with project managers, programmers, developers, and spatial data maintainers to develop and implement the latest GIS data and/or technology products and solutions.
Identify specific business requirements through needs assessment, gathering supporting documentation and researching current business practices.

Technology Deployment:

Develop and implement processes for the distribution and implementation of GIS technology and inform the Corporation of its availability and use.
Develop and maintain processes for tracking and logging systemwide deployments and utilization.

GIS Training and Help Desk:

Promote the understanding of GIS technology by assisting the GIS Training Coordinator with the delivery of training for the Corporation.
Determine strategies to develop and enhance GIS technology skills of City staff by preparing and developing product support and presentation materials.
Investigation of GIS technology issues reported though the corporate remedy intake system and determine solutions.

Qualifications
***- A completed 2 year diploma in a GIS related field and at least 5 years of related experience; OR

A degree in GIS, Planning, Engineering, Geomatics, Computer Science or a related field and at least 3 years of related experience.
Proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS technology suite including: ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ESRI Field Mobility tools, WebApp/Experience Builder, Python, Arcade and Feature Manipulation Engine (FME).
Experience with Oracle and SQL databases, geodatabase design will be considered assets.
Experience with CAD software such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD will be considered assets.
Experience with scenario testing and visualization using ArcUrban, CityEngine, and other 3D software will be considered assets.
Success in this position requires excellent communication, organizational and problemsolving skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union:
CUPE Local 38

Business Unit:
Collaboration, Analytics & Innovation- Position Type: Permanent- Location: 800 Macleod Trail S

E- Compensation:
Pay Grade 13 $ $62.06 per hour- Days of Work: This position works a 5 day work week with one day off in a 3 week cycle