GIS Specialist

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Job Title:GIS Specialist
Job Requisition ID:87761
Ministry:Energy and Minerals
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 16, 2026
Classification: Technologies 5
Salary: $2,746.42 to $3,617.21 bi-weekly ($71,681 - $94,409/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.[ML1.1]

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems.

The Ministry Services Division provides enterprise-wide support services for the Department of Energy and Minerals and ensures alignment with and adherence to related Government of Alberta policies.

Professional & Program Services (PPS) is a team of engineers, geologists, technologists, and program specialists, who provide expertise and support on issues and programs related to mineral resources, resource access, and environmental policy to Alberta Energy and Minerals (the Department), as well as other departments, other levels of governments, and external stakeholders.

Resource Mapping and Analysis (RMA) provides critical support to Tenure and Royalty Operations, Policy Development, and the management and administration of Crown-owned mineral rights by ensuring that Crown mineral ownership and mineral restriction databases used to assess mineral rights availability are strategically and integrally managed.

RMA provides research, advanced geospatial analysis, data, and mapping products along with mineral rights expertise to support the decisions of the Department, other Government of Alberta ministries, and external clients.

The RMA team is seeking an experienced intermediate GIS Specialist who is naturally curious, approachable and eager to collaborate across the organization.

In this role, you will develop, enhance and maintain a variety of online Esri-based web maps and applications that support business operations and decision-making. As a key team member, supported by knowledgeable mentors and leaders, you will help transform operational and policy business needs into practical interactive GIS solutions. Beyond delivering applications, you will proactively build relationships with internal clients, explore emerging opportunities and anticipate future needs to develop innovative mapping and data visualization tools.

Who are we?

• The exclusive provider of GIS mapping and analysis in the Department of Energy and Minerals, with a variety of internal and external clients representing all aspects of resource management. We take great pride in being part of the administration of natural resources that bring significant economic benefits to all Albertans.
• A diverse team with a range of experience from recent graduates to developed Subject Matter Experts in geospatial data, cartography and analysis, available to mentor and develop you in your new career with us.
• A technology-focused group, so you will be a part of a culture of continued learning and career development.
• Key partners in several major initiatives that involve GIS, such as Market Access Opportunities, AI Data Centres, Carbon Capture Sequestration and Emerging Resources program supports.
• A team working towards evolving and modernizing our visualizations with new collaborative dashboards, online maps, and applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative GIS solutions

What you get to do:

• Enjoy considerable opportunity to design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise GIS web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, Dashboards, StoryMaps, Instant Apps, and related Esri technologies.
• Support the ongoing development of the Energy and Minerals Atlas and other digital modernization initiatives that improve access to geospatial information and business intelligence.
• Help shape the future of departmental GIS services by contributing to the replacement or modernization of legacy viewers.
• Partner with business owners, leadership, and technology teams to define requirements and turn business needs into practical GIS solutions to advance departmental and organizational priorities.
• Configure, test, implement, and document enterprise GIS applications, data, and services to ensure successful delivery
• Develop and maintain digital content (SharePoint, Portal) that makes geospatial products, data, services, and guidance easy to find and use.