Senior GIS Specialist Traffic Engineering and Operations

The Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.

  
Reporting to the Project Engineer, the incumbent will:  
  
- Lead, design, develop, implement, and maintain GIS, web, mobile, and enterprise applications
- Develop dashboards, web maps, reporting tools, and data products to support traffic operations, road safety, Vision Zero initiatives, collision analysis, asset management, and infrastructure programs
- Establish and maintain data management standards, cybersecurity requirements, governance practices, and technical documentation and ensure standards are followed and modified over time as required
- Research new technology and evaluate how it can be leveraged within the Works Department as well as within the corporate framework within CS-IT. Recommend new and emerging technologies, tools, upgrades and best practices for GIS and Data Analytics solutions
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver effective technology solutions
- Lead GIS, data analytics, and enterprise technology initiatives through the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, procurement support, vendor management, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support
- Identify opportunities to improve processes through technology and data-driven solutions
- Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to staff and stakeholders on the various applications, dashboards and databases
- Partner with internal departments, municipalities, consultants, and external agencies to define requirements, deliver GIS and data solutions, and support information-sharing initiatives
- Ensure the accuracy, reliability, accessibility, and integrity of GIS and data assets used to support departmental programs and decision-making
- Support inspection, inventory, mapping, and data collection services in accordance with the operational needs of the Division
- Provide functional supervision for summer students within the Division
- Comply with all requirements of the Health and Safety Act, applicable health and safety legislation, corporate and departmental policies, programs and procedures 
  
The successful applicant will possess: 
  
- A Bachelor of Science degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of transportation, road safety, asset management, or municipal operations is considered an asset
- A one-year GIS Certificate would be considered an asset 
- Associated work-related experience in GIS application development, data management, and enterprise systems
- Strong knowledge of ArcGIS platforms, web and mobile application development, databases, data integration, dashboards, Python, SQL, Power BI, web mapping technologies, and reporting solutions.
- Experience managing technology projects and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience administering and supporting enterprise GIS environments, geodatabases, integrations, and data governance practices
- Solid understanding of Geomatics Fundamentals, Geographic Information Systems and GIS technical development
- Strong project management, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
- A valid class ¿G¿ Ontario Driver's Licence
- A Transport Canada Advanced Pilot Certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification following hire
- Experience with drone technology, geospatial imagery, a