Gis Coordinator, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is embarking on a modernizing journey to transform how geospatial intelligence, emergency response mapping, and incident command systems protect our community. As the GIS Coordinator, you will act as a transformational technical leader responsible for architecting and overseeing mission-critical spatial infrastructure. You will bridge operational teams, fire prevention, emergency management, and corporate systems to build a unified common operating picture. In addition to guiding high-stakes software implementations, you will mentor, upskill, and empower a team of technical staff through an exciting transition into modern enterprise GIS workflows. If you are passionate about data integrity, emergency response optimization, and modern spatial strategy, this high-impact leadership opportunity is for you.
What will you do?
Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of technicians, creating multi-year work plans, setting performance goals, and guiding their technical upskilling into modern enterprise GIS workflows
Drive the modernization of mapping platforms, including transitions to CAD systems, mobile unit mapping, and digital incident command systems
Overhauled the legacy paper-based Pre-Incident Plan (PIP) and Complex Card program to align with NFPA 1620 standards, housing the digitized data within a modern, integrated GIS format
Act as an advocate for EFRS while working collaboratively with the CoE Corporate GIS team to ensure base maps, road networks, and routing data meet NENA standards for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)
Support Office of Emergency Management operations by developing integrated geospatial frameworks and providing technical mentorship to ensure accurate, map-driven decision-making during emergency activations
Oversee branch-level data governance and maintenance across extensive spatial layers, ensuring data integrity for emergency response routing
Provide geospatial expertise and support to expanding initiatives, such as drone programs and advanced analytical project
Qualifications:
University degree in GIS, Geography, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Geomatics Engineering, or a related discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant senior GIS experience, including at least two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
OR a Post-Secondary Diploma in GIS or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant senior GIS experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience
OR a High School Diploma with a 1-year GIS certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant senior GIS experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated advanced experience with the Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise, and Online) and FME
Deep knowledge of NENA Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS data models and public safety software platforms
In-depth experience working within a public safety/first responder environment (police, fire, or EMS), including direct experience managing spatial data for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems
Strong proficiency in spatial data analysis, SQL, Python, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI
Proven leadership, coaching, and team-building skills with experience managing technical staff and public safety datasets
Assets:
Proven experience communicating and coordinating technical requirements with various external GIS vendors and contractors
Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) designation
Esri Technical Certifications (such as ArcGIS Enterprise Administration or ArcGIS Pro)
Project Management (PMP) or PROSCI Change Management certification
Specific training or certifications in Incident Command Systems (e.G., IC S 100, 200, 300)
Credentialed Fire and Emergency Services Analyst Professional (FESA)
Skills required for success:
Advanced technical architecture capabilities to evaluate, build, and integrate complex spatial frameworks into emergency response operations
Strong project management and organizational abilities to successfully lead concurrent, high-stakes system integrations
Excellent change management and coaching skills to gently transition team members into modern tools and workflows
Familiarity with scripting languages and data visualization tools (such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI)
Strategic analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues, manage dynamic network calculations, and uphold data governance
Clear communication skills to explain complex spatial concepts to operational leaders, front-line responders, and partners
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
Hire is dependent on a Criminal R