GIS Analyst

Are you a GIS expert with a passion for broadband infrastructure and spatial analysis? Our Edmonton government client is seeking a Broadband GIS Analyst on an initial 12-month contract to support high-impact broadband initiatives. In this role, you'll use your GIS expertise to analyze and visualize broadband network data, helping to drive strategic decision-making for connectivity expansion. If you thrive at the intersection of data, mapping, and innovation, this is the opportunity for you

Advantages

• Work on meaningful broadband initiatives that impact communities.

• Utilize cutting-edge GIS tools and techniques to solve real-world challenges.

• Collaborate with a dynamic and innovative technology team.

• Engage in a mix of technical hands-on work and strategic problem-solving.

• Contribute to government-funded projects with long-term stability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret broadband coverage and infrastructure data using GIS tools.

• Develop interactive maps and spatial visualizations to support decision-making.

• Automate data workflows and streamline GIS processes for efficiency.

• Perform geostatistical analysis to identify patterns and trends in broadband access.

• Create and manage enterprise geodatabases and ensure data integrity.

• Support broadband feasibility studies with visual resources and analysis.

• Develop and implement GIS-based solutions to enhance broadband planning.

Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

• 8 years of direct, hands-on experience and proficiency with ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and FME Software.

• 5 years of direct, hands-on experience creating thematic maps that highlight specific data points or trends.

• 5 years of direct, hands-on experience designing and producing maps that visually represent spatial data.

• 5 years of direct, hands-on experience developing exploratory analysis by transforming raw data tables and data frames into accurate maps.

• 8 years of direct, hands-on experience in creating and managing geospatial datasets and performing complex spatial queries.

• 5 years of direct, hands-on experience using statistical techniques to analyze geographic data and make predictions.

• 5 years of direct, hands-on experience with spatial data extraction, transformation, and loading to enterprise geodatabases.

• 8 years of direct, hands-on experience with spatial analysis, analyzing and interpreting geographic data, spatial relationships, and patterns.

Desirable Qualifications

• 8 years of direct, hands-on experience with spatial analysis, analyzing and interpreting geographic data, spatial relationships, and patterns.

• 3 years of experience creating detailed maps that show broadband coverage, infrastructure, and demographic information to help identify areas needing improvement.

• 5 years of direct, hands-on experience automating redundant GIS processes, implementing workflows, and GIS modeling techniques for streamlining business operations.

• 5 years of direct, hands-on experience converting coordinates, lines, boundaries, and place names from structured and unstructured data.

• 5 years of direct, hands-on experience creating and deploying map services, feature services, geoprocessing services, and geocoding services.

• 3 years of direct, hands-on experience creating models to simulate real-world scenarios and forecast future events.

• 3 years of direct, hands-on experience performing business requirement analysis related to data manipulation/transformation, cleansing, and wrangling.

• 3 years of direct, hands-on experience with version control systems like Git, GitHub, for managing code and collaborating with other developers.

• 5 years of direct, hands-on experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase development and maintenance using SQL Server.

• 3 years of experience in RESTful APIs and how to integrate them into GIS applications.

• 3 years of experience with mobile GIS applications for data collection and fieldwork, such as Collector for ArcGIS or Survey123.

• 3 years of experience working with Alberta Town System (ATS).

• 3 years of experience working with Python programming language.

• 5 years of strong problem-solving skills to address complex spatial issues.

Summary
If you're a GIS professional looking for an opportunity to make a tangible impact on broadband initiatives, we want to hear from you Apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately

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