City of Markham Hiring for GIS Analyst – Operational at Markham, ON Full Time

The City of Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 355,000 residents, is Canada’s high-tech capital and most diverse community, enjoying a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy. Committed to being a model of public service excellence, with a workforce that is representative of the population we serve, we are looking for people who share our values and are champions of innovative practices. Diversity is one of Markham’s strategic priorities, and we strive to develop and maintain an environment that is inclusive and creates a sense of belonging for all.

Applications are now being received for the above position in the ITS Department, Corporate Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter online by January 27, 2022.

Job Summary:
The role works with departmental staff across the organization to identify and implement GIS solutions (applications, data products, analysis work) that improve business processes, effectiveness and support decision making.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Work with business units to advise and educate around GIS capabilities.

Work with business units to identify, design and implement GIS solutions

Work with business units and other GIS staff to design and implement streamlined business processes and to optimize corporate geospatial and data workflows

Develop GIS related policies, standards, procedures and processes.

Lead the development and implementation of data standards and processes to support the effective maintenance of corporate GIS datasets.

Handle cadastral maintenance and system integration processes

Maintain all easement, transfer and by-law documents. Provide documentation for internal clients as needed

Manage GIS-related solutions, data and analysis projects

Responsible for conducting detailed spatial analysis

Work in conjunction with other technical staff to troubleshoot, resolve problems and administer corporate GIS applications.

Special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum five years’ experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a university degree in Computer Science, Geography, Geosciences, GIS Environmental Management or a related discipline

Considerable hands-on experience in providing technical support to GIS and related systems (install/upgrade, set up, configure, trouble-shoot, perform detail technical work with vendors and ITS staff, etc.) to sustain reliable system functionality in a medium to large sized corporate environment, preferably in a municipal setting. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience working with ESRI’s ArcGIS software suite (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and web GIS applications)

Experience working with geospatial ETL tools to transform and translate data (e.g. FME)

Knowledge and proficiency in GIS related scripting languages such as Python, SQL, Arcade, ArcPy, as well as workflow tools such as Model Builder.

The ability to adapt to new technologies and be current with industry trends and outlooks.

Knowledge of survey principles and practices and their use in GIS cadastral products and integration processes.

Knowledge of legal survey plans. Including being able to interpret property descriptions (metes & bounds, Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN)), survey plans, documentation from Land Registry Office title searches and other sources of spatial data.

Knowledge of Co-ordinate Geometry (COGO) principles and the ability to use COGO to enter survey plans in a GIS environment.

The ability to adapt to new technologies and be current with industry trends and outlooks.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and external vendors.

Ability to manage a workload where priorities are constantly changing and work in an environment with a high rate of technological change.

Knowledge of land information requirements, field data collection systems and relevant municipal processes and policies.

A firm understanding of database, networking and system administration concepts.

Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Excellent customer and client support skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Core Behaviours:
Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.

Change and Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.

Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates working effective relationships.

Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.

Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behavior and accountability, aligns with City values, and bides by relevant policies and legislation.

Management and Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

The City of Markham has established a mandatory vaccination requirement for staff related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, should you be a successful candidate for a position with the City of Markham you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination upon a conditional offer of employment. Should you require accommodation in accordance with the Human Rights policy with respect to your vaccine status, you will be required to disclose that at the time of conditional offer so that an accommodation can be developed prior to your start date.