Gis & Data Solutions Analyst

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $39.79/hr, Max = $43.14/hr

**Employment type**: Permanent Fulltime

**Hours of work**: 35 hrs/week

**Work location**: Head Office

**Division**: Corporate Services

**Business unit**: Information Technology & Records Management

**Travel**: 5%

**Remote Work**: Hybrid

**About TRCA**:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

**How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team**:
The GIS & Data Solutions Analyst provides data management, technical support and analytical services for TRCA's GIS and Analytics portfolios supporting ongoing project work and reporting needs. Works with the business stakeholders to design and develop spatial and non-spatial analytics services. Leads data modelling and visualization projects.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Provides 1st/2nd-level technical support in trouble shooting and developing technical solutions supporting GIS and Data Analytics technologies
- Researches and develops innovative spatial modelling and analysis techniques
- Implements and performs Analysis, Modelling and Application development using industry leading spatial analysis software, modelling tools and techniques and software development tools
- Develops data models, metadata, database creation, management, backup, data acquisition protocols, dissemination, documenting methodologies
- Provides technical leadership to TRCA by conducting research on industry trends, investigating new technology solutions, evaluating products and services
- Production of high-quality cartographic products, infographics, charting
- Coordinates and delivers multiple active special projects with both short
- and long-term timelines

**What will you need to succeed**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Computer Science, Geology, Urban Planning or a related field
- 3+ years of experience working with ArcGIS 10.x and ESRI suite of GIS software
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**What TRCA has to offer you**:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

**You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that**:

- Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
- Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
- Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan - OMERS/OTPP).
- Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
- Provides unique TRCA Perks.
- Provides flexible work arrangements.
- Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.