Specialist GIS, IT

Job Summary

Create, maintain and share/post CAD and GIS products and data, including 3D models, for Corporate and external client/public use. Analyze, interpret, evaluate and prioritize technical data from various sources in the creation and maintenance of CAD and GIS mapping/visualization datasets. Provide technical advice, guidance and support to CAD and GIS product clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Team Lead, the successful candidate will:

• Create visual representations of spatial data in a way that is intuitive and easy to read, using CAD software (Bentley Microstation, OpenRoads Designer), ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Create maps/webmaps, dashboards and other services, and read/interpret engineering drawings, topographic plans and Planning documents (Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw).
• Provide advanced spatial analysis and operational dashboards for the purposes of making calculations and models about space, spatial patterns and spatial relationships using the ESRI suite of products.
• Creation of web map services and map applications using the ESRI suite of tools to visualize clients’ data to improve their understanding of the data.
• Create 3D representations/scenes of buildings and study areas within the city using ArcGIS Pro and the City’s terrain, planimetric and aerial imagery datasets.
• Coordinate, create and maintain all facets of applicable GIS datasets and processes, including functional guidance of staff and creation of applicable documentation including geodatabases and associated database tables.
• Test new software tools or applications and processes, identifying and suggesting changes and improvements.
• Assist in the development and documentation of visualization processes and standards including the migration of existing inventories into ArcGIS Pro.
• Create, maintain/update and post relevant datasets ensuring that the most current GIS information is available to all city staff.
• Develop, produce and maintain/update digital mapping and graphical presentation/display products.
• Convert spatial/non-spatial data from various formats to Geodatabase and vice-versa.
• Employ quality assurance and control practices in the creation and maintenance of spatial data to comply with the City’s spatial data standards.
• Develop relationships and understanding of internal clients’ business needs.
• Provide technical support and expertise to internal staff and the general public regarding GIS information and spatial analysis.
• Document standards, processes and timelines to build an internal knowledge base, creation and maintenance of metadata and support transparency in how spatial analysis is conducted.
• Prepare/issue status reports for clients and Supervisor.
• Maintain and build upon expertise with current releases of ArcGIS.
• Be an ambassador for the GIS section and participate in team training, communications and events.  
• Perform other related duties as required, consistent with the classification.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Geographic Information Systems preferred (or an Undergraduate Degree and a Certificate or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)), or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Bentley Microstation/OpenRoads Designer and/or ESRI ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro. Experience in the development of 3D models and advanced spatial analysis a definite asset.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, development site plans, design/building floor plan drawings, digital terrain/elevation models and reading/interpreting land surveys.
• Ability to manage time and balance multiple projects or tasks at once is required.
• Strong understanding of CAD standards, map projections and datums, elevation models and aerial imagery.
• OLS (Ontario Land Surveyor) – AOLS Certificate of Registration, or GISP, or PMP accreditation is a definite asset (but not required).
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot technical and data-related issues in a CAD/GIS environment is essential.
• Proven ability to learn new technical skills and continuously develop capabilities.
• Customer Service-focused with good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and consistency in maintaining quality standards. Responds to deadlines effectively.
• Ability to provide GIS consultation and advice at a professional level.
• The successful candidate must be dynamic and flexible, and able to meet demanding client needs.