Gis Specialist

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a GIS Specialist, you will assist the Geospatial Business Solutions area in providing the Corporation with GIS (Geographical Information System) technology solutions. Responsibilities include:

Technology Research:

- Evaluate how GIS technology can best be leveraged to support the Corporation’s many service lines. This includes data lifecycle, advanced query and analysis, and visualization.
- Evaluate GIS technology and its integration with current business processes.
- Investigate emerging GIS technologies to determine how they can benefit the Corporation.
- Develop and recommend standards and best practices to for the Corporation’s GIS user base.

Solution Support:

- Collaborate with project managers, programmers, developers, and spatial data maintainers to develop and implement the latest GIS data and/or technology products and solutions.
- Identify specific business requirements through needs assessment, gathering supporting documentation and researching current business practices.

Technology Deployment:

- Develop and implement processes for the distribution and implementation of GIS technology and inform the Corporation of its availability and use.
- Develop and maintain processes for tracking and logging system-wide deployments and utilization.

GIS Training and Help Desk:

- Promote the understanding of GIS technology by assisting the GIS Training Coordinator with the delivery of training for the Corporation.
- Determine strategies to develop and enhance GIS technology skills of City staff by preparing and developing product support and presentation materials.
- Investigation of GIS technology issues reported though the corporate remedy intake system and determine solutions.

**Qualifications**
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- A completed 2 year diploma in a GIS related field and at least 5 years of related experience; OR
- A degree in GIS, Planning, Engineering, Geomatics, Computer Science or a related field and at least 3 years of related experience.
- Proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS technology suite including: ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ESRI Field Mobility tools, WebApp/Experience Builder, Python, Arcade and Feature Manipulation Engine (FME).
- Experience with Oracle and SQL databases, geodatabase design will be considered assets.
- Experience with CAD software such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD will be considered assets.
- Experience with scenario testing and visualization using ArcUrban, CityEngine, and other 3D software will be considered assets.
- Success in this position requires excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Collaboration, Analytics & Innovation- Position Type: Permanent- Location: 800 Macleod Trail S.E.- Compensation: Pay Grade 13 $46.38 - $62.06 per hour- Days of Work: This position works a 5 day work week with one day off in a 3 week cycle.- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week- Audience: Internal and External-
- Job ID #: 307357