Gis/ IT Specialist

Who we are Otonabee Conservation is a community-centred environmental agency dedicated to protecting, restoring, and managing the natural resources of the Otonabee Region watershed. In collaboration with our eight member municipalities, we strive to create a healthy, diverse, and sustainable watershed that:
- Enhances the quality of life for residents
- Makes our area more appealing to visitors and new business
- Supports a thriving regional economy Our team consists of dedicated professionals, including scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, planners, and environmental stewards, all passionate about preserving and enriching our natural environment while ensuring responsible, sustainable and safe development. Who you are You want to be a part of an organization with an environmental goal. You want the work you do to make a difference. You like a team environment where everyone has an opportunity to contribute to achieving a shared goal, no matter their background or level of education and experience. You like problem solving, expanding your horizons and making even the smallest positive impact on your community and the planet. Why would you want to join our team Otonabee Conservation encourages work-life balance and offers tailored work hours, opportunity to work from home up to two days a week and an Employee Assistance Program. Our team feels a connection to their work, each other and the community we serve. Our administrative office is in the north end of Peterborough, the gateway to the beautiful Kawartha Lakes.

We offer
staff development plans and open doors to help advance your career. Otonabee Conservation employees benefit from being a part of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). Working at Otonabee Conservation offers the opportunity to contribute to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of a healthy natural environment within the Otonabee Region watershed. Otonabee Conservation celebrates a highly positive and collaborative working relationship with its member municipalities, community groups, and residents and delivers programs and services that support environmental sustainability. Employees are part of a dedicated team that manages conservation lands, provides outdoor recreational opportunities, assists in planning healthy and safe communities, and fosters community stewardship. The organization fosters a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Joining Otonabee Conservation means being part of a mission-driven organization committed to making a positive impact on the local environment and community. Overview of the Opportunity The GIS/IT Specialist is responsible for leading the delivery of support services, infrastructure planning, and technical operations. Key duties include maintaining the asset inventory, managing product lifecycles, and overseeing network design, development, and security. Additionally, the Specialist ensures the accuracy and currency of digital mapping systems and associated regulatory documentation. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Services, this position is responsible for the creation, management, analysis, and distribution of the Authority’s Geographic Information Systems services to support the organization. This position also supports the Authority’s asset management and maintenance management programs. This position is highly technical and analytical in nature and requires the aptitude to be self-directed, highly motivated, and possess strong critical thinking skills. Primary Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list)
- An important function will include relevant policy development and programs to implement policy.
- Acts as the main contact point, receiving and handling requests for support for IT matters.
- Maintains knowledge management systems and content.
- Responsible for IT assets, ensuring the administration of the acquisition, storage, distribution, installation and set-up, movement & disposal of assets is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Undertakes routine installations and de-installations of items of hardware and/or software.
- Identifies and resolves network problems.
- Responsible to lead information security, performs security risk and business impact analysis for information systems and investigates suspected attacks and manages incidents.
- Administer software licensing and purchasing for effective installation of network.
- Ensure privacy of records adhering to the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._
- Works with external contractors when required. Geographical Information Systems
- Administers the Authority’s GIS system and provides continuous improvement to the quality of the spatial/non-spatial data the Authority maintains.
- Administers the various asset and computerized maintenance management software.
- Provides technical GIS support in the form of analysis and reporting to program areas. -