Geographic Information Systems

GIS/Broadband Technology Coordinator

The GIS Technology Coordinator is solely responsible for the maintenance and updating of Blue Sky Net’s BAIMAP (Broadband and Associated Infrastructure Mapping Analysis Project) and the OIAM(Ontario Internet Access Map) found at connectednorth.ca. Using skills as a GIS technician, they will work with municipalities, First Nations, Internet Service Provider's and other level government organizations and stakeholders to map and provide analysis for new Broadband development and upgrades which is integral to innovation opportunities and growth.

Northern Ontario is built on strong local communities and important change does not take hold without trusted community advocates. Most government leaders today understand the importance of broadband and technology, but that understanding does not turn into action for a myriad of reasons. Local broadband champions such as Blue Sky Net can facilitate deployment and help municipalities become a “Connection ready community”. This position will be integral to that positive outcome.
- Can clearly communicate internally with his/her supervisor to organize work, grow, and maintain enthusiasm for technology projects and facilitate collaboration.
- The skills to create an ARCGIS Broadband Data Warehouse/GeoHub.
- Is flexible and possesses problem-solving skills to keep the projects moving forward.
- Has project management experience.
- Has a knowledge of Broadband Network Engineering and Design.
- Has the ability to research, identify and enable key broadband policies and best practices.
- Knowledge of the public and private sector experience.
- Can build relationships and coordinate with municipal economic development collaboratives, local businesses, government partners, and municipal departments and staff to market and promote the municipalities desire to achieve full broadband coverage.
- Is a strong team player able to work independently.
- Ability to deliver information via webinar/podcast.
- Will work with Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario to aid in leveraging their GIS usage

Minimum Qualifications:

- Advanced expertise using GIS and remote sensing software, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience / related post-secondary education.
- Proficiency working with large volumes of tabular or array-based data in an automated fashion combined with experience in gathering and analyzing metrics.
- Ability to develop dashboards and web maps through ESRI’s ArcGIS Online ecosystem.
- Expert cartographic and data visualization skills.
- Knowledgeable with Open Data concepts, guidelines, and principles
- Advanced analytical, problem solving and research skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Experience in a government, academic, or business setting working on broadband and network technology issues, is an asset.
- Interpersonal and written communications skills (work plans, reports (internal and external stakeholders), website and social media posts).
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Applications
- Highly motivated and self-directed with attention to detail.
- Experience working in team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license.
- Bilingual (French/English language) is an asset.

To apply:
Provide an electronic version of your resume with a covering letter to:
Susan Church

Application deadline: September 20, 2024

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 30 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- GIS: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-20
Expected start date: 2024-10-07