GIS Coordinator

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

The GIS Coordinator – Planning, will participate as a member of the department’s GIS technical team responsible for the creation and maintenance of GIS data and supporting documentation related to the Planning and Building department. Major duties include the management and maintenance of spatial datasets, 3D and spatial analysis, information transformation and consolidation, map development and reporting. The GIS Coordinator will also collaborate with GIS staff to implement new GIS projects and tools involving web maps and web scenes in 2D and 3D. This position will also support the professional planning staff with the preparation of maps and data monitoring of development activity as required. Other work may include GIS analysis and research for long range planning projects such as urban growth and residential tracking.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide expertise of a fully competent GIS analyst to all conventional aspects of functional areas within the Planning and Building Department and apply management of spatial and non-spatial information in accordance with corporate standards

Establish, coordinate and maintain data integrity procedures, processes and policies that efficiently enhance data integrity. Stay abreast of corporate data integrity processes and methods; and technology tools

Assist in the compilation and preparation of audit reports that ensure the success of data integrity procedures

Oversee online web mapping systems for the department

Execute and deliver thematic mapping for Official Plan schedules, zoning by-laws, special policy areas and other mapping activities

Perform statistical analysis to provide more efficient land use planning and development practices

Organize and train staff when applicable on new technology initiatives

Perform field surveys and site inspections, as required; proficient with GPS concepts, tools, and data

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications,Competencies

3 year degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science or equivalent

2 years experience in GIS, preferably in a municipal planning environment

Expertise using the Esri ArcGIS platform including preparation, maintenance and publishing web services;

Experience in 3D data development and analysis including the use of software products such as ArcGIS Pro, CityEngine, SketchUp, and Civil 3D

Expertise in geodatabase management and data modelling

Demonstrated proficiency with modern programming languages and ETL software; Python, SQL, Arcade, FME

Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork

Skills, Abilities,Work Demands

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities and present information in a clear and concise manner

Knowledge of digitization and metadata standards specific to GIS data

Familiar with development of data models

Familiarity with parcel assessment data, Teranet products and census datasets

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Strong cartographic skills

Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check