- Geospatial/Big Data concepts, theories, principles and methodologies, including visualization
- Data governance and data management practices
- Data analytic models and frameworks
- Geospatial (GIS/Big Data) applications, spatial analysis and related geospatial technologies and tools, including programming skills
- Statistics
- Business Intelligence tools (ie. Insights, Power BI)
- Strong knowledge of modelling tools, including 3D
- Project management techniques
- Tools and methods for reviewing data in relational database management systems including querying, graphing, editing
- Tools and techniques used in predictive modelling
- Applicable regulations and legislation including the Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, AODA, MFIPPA
- General knowledge of corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to web publishing (multiple formats, accessibility)
- Web content management solutions
- Techniques used in contracting, particularly those relating to the preparation of Requests for Proposal and the evaluation of resultant submissions
- Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with management, staff, elected officials and other external stakeholders
- Problem-solving skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Time management skills
- Work effectively as a leader or team member in a multi-disciplinary technical environment
- Good relationship building and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with others in possibly confrontational situations
- Goal oriented and self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Collaborative
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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Geospatial Strategist - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa
Description
Requisition ID: 11785
Department: Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development Department
Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services
Branch: Geospatial Analyt, Tech&Solutions Branch
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Temporary (up to 18 months)
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $87 068,80 - $105 951,30 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 27/03/2024
JOB SUMMARY
The Geospatial Analytics, Technology and Solutions unit is responsible for Geographic Information System (GIS) and Data Management programs and services, including Geographic Information System (GIS), Zoning Information System (ZIS) activities, Water and Wastewater Distribution Network, Engineering Information Centre, Central Registry (Composite Utilities) and Data Management, Cartography, Web GIS, Visualization and Analytics services.
You are responsible for planning and leading highly complex geospatial projects involving multiple stakeholders, serving as a corporate geospatial/GIS data expert, and promoting and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities to apply advanced geospatial analytics and share geospatial data.
Our Digital Twins and Reality Capture project is seeking experienced geospatial data practitioners. Our Digital twins is a combination of (BIM, CAD, GIS) and leverages AI and other advanced analytics such as FME, Jupyter Notebooks, ESRI tools, IoT-enabled devices so our digital twin can be used to monitor the behavior and condition of systems in real-time. We also manage point cloud data, assess data quality and extract topographies, models, analyses, and other forms for use in our digital twin.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in geomatics, computer science, data science, geoscience or other related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with geospatial data collection, interpretation and analysis, including demonstrated experience as a technical leader and subject matter expert.
KNOWLEDGE
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
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The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.