Transportation Data Analyst

**Division**:
Transportation

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.

**Job Summary**:
Salary under review

**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree in Geography, Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline.
- Post-graduate diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred.
- Formal computer and software training/courses related to Esri GIS and databases are required.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.

**Knowledge**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation, engineering or IT environment, working with GIS.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in data and database design, creation, maintenance and integration, including complex operations such as topology, modelling, geo-processing, geometric networks, etc.
- Demonstrated experience in written and verbal communication, as well as presentation development and delivery.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, as well as under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, including capability to design and lead small projects.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform all aspects of GIS activities associated with collecting/creating, managing, mapping, editing, reporting and analyzing spatial and asset data. (65% of time)_
- Maintain and enhance Transportation related data required for annual capital and operational works programs, including GIS and related databases by creating, sustaining, validating and integrating Regional engineering, operational and business-level information.
- Create and update databases using GIS and non-spatial methods/tools.
- Produce technical workflow documentation, creates metadata and provides input into reports and presentations.
- Investigate, recommend, implement and support new technology as applicable to supporting Divisional initiatives.
- Analyse spatial data and technology, to uncover opportunities for continuous improvement process and business improvement.- Review and identify when existing Transportation GIS information, business practices and operational processes are no longer sufficient or productive and offer creative solutions, based on statistical analyses and evaluations.
- Liaise with Division, Corporate GIS and asset management resources to design and implement Transportation based GIS and asset solutions.
- Lead and manage small projects and initiatives as related to Transportation GIS.
- Investigate business problems, analyse optional solutions and create recommendations through gathering and analysis of business requirements and needs assessment.
- Collaborate with internal partners on the development of CMMS and asset management related software.
- Train staff working on the development and/or maintenance of Transportation information and monitor integration of this information with Regional datasets.
- Coordinate third party activities, ensuring adherence to standards, policies and procedures, monitoring compliance with requirements set out under the contract, maintaining records and providing reports on progress and issues.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required._

**Special Requirements**:

- Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
- Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

**Closing Statement**:
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