Geospatial Data Analyst

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 74546
Ministry: Treasury Board & FinanceLocation: EDMONTON
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 26, 2025
Classification: Technologies 5

**Salary**: $2,513.34 to $3,310.25 bi-weekly ($65,598 - $86,397 annually)

The Office of Statistics and Information (OSI) is Alberta's statistical resource and the Statistical Focal Point for Statistics Canada. Our mandate is to plan, promote, consolidate and develop social and economic statistics relating to Alberta. The office is responsible for publishing, investigating, and collaborating across the Government of Alberta (GoA) on questions relating to social or economic conditions and issues.

The Alberta Office of Statistics and Information is part of the Economic and Fiscal Planning Division of the Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at

For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Do you want to make a real impact with geospatial data? Join the Government of Alberta’s Office of Statistics and Information (OSI) as a Geospatial Data Analyst and help transform data into insights that shape Alberta’s future. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that supports evidence-informed policy, planning, and service delivery across the government.

This is a great opportunity for a technically skilled and curious GIS professional to grow in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment—while supporting the modernization of digital government.

**The key responsibilities for this role include**:

- Conduct geospatial analysis and mapping, including data cleaning, geocoding, spatial joins, and visualization.
- Develop and maintain spatial datasets—such as census boundaries, administrative zones, and service areas—with proper documentation and version control.
- Create and support mapping tools, including ArcGIS Pro maps, interactive web maps, and dashboards aligned with accessibility standards.
- Troubleshoot mapping workflows, provide technical support, and escalate issues as needed.
- Respond to data and mapping requests, collaborating with OSI and GoA ministry clients to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.
- Participate in professional development—training, communities of practice—and share geospatial best practices within the team.
- Provide data warehouse and analytics support, including ETL workflows, pipeline monitoring, query creation, and documentation.

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**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
The competencies that are determined to be essential for this position are:
**Agility**:Anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively in a changing environment.

**Systems Thinking**: Considers the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach and considers emerging trends when contributing ideas to the development of broader priorities, strategies, and approaches.

**Creative Problem Solving**:Asks questions to get a deeper understanding of the present issue.

**Develop Networks**: Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity, respect for others, and taking an interest in their work-related issues and activities.

**Qualifications**:
**Requirement**:

- At least two-year technical diploma in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, or a related field plus four years related experience.
- Experience with geospatial analysis - including exploratory or descriptive analysis using spatial data.
- Proficiency in geospatial software such as ArcGIS Desktop, FME and ArcPro, ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS.
- Experience with spatial processes (geocoding, joins, projections) and data maintenance.
- Demonstrated expertise in spatial databases, metadata governance, and compliance with geospatial data standards.

Equivalencies will be considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

**Assets**:

- Experience with Statistics Canada geographies.
- Ability to build web maps and/or dashboards (e.g., via StoryMaps or ArcGIS Dashboard).
- Knowledge or experience in using scripting languages like Python or R.
- Knowledge of accessible mapping and open data publication practices.

Please note that all dates listed on the resume must include both a month and a year to ensure inclusion towards noted experience during the screening process.

A cover letter outlining what makes you the ideal fit is required and will be used to help assess your written communication skills.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and