York Region Hiring for GIS Analyst – Transportation (GIS Analyst) at Sharon, ON Full Time

Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Program Manager, Asset Management Data Analytics is responsible for providing analytic services and business solutions to clients by applying spatial analysis tools; providing GIS analysis and application solutions related to the Transportation Asset Management program, including GIS applications and database modelling as well as creation and maintenance of spatial data; and coordinating and leading GIS projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides GIS services to Infrastructure Management and PMO (IMPMO) Branch by analyzing GIS application requirements for the Transportation Asset Management program.
• Designs, develops and implements GIS applications; designs and coordinates the production of cartographic products.
• Designs, develops, implements and maintains relational database systems (GIS database structure, tables, forms, reports, etc.,) and creates linkages to spatial data.
• Works with staff to assist with development and documentation of data and the development of standards, protocols and conventions; reviews completed work to insure compliance with these standards.
• Manages GIS projects and project teams, ensuring the timely delivery of GIS products and services through project management principles and techniques.
• Tracks project activities, time lines and project deliverables.
• Conducts user-needs assessment with Transportation business units for geographic business solutions and knowledge management.
• Provides support to the Branch by liaising with Geometrics and Information Technology Services Branch and GIS vendors, as required.
• Participates on committees, task forces and work groups, as assigned.
• Writes reports and documents projects, programs and processes.
• Participates in performance metrics planning activities, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Science, or related discipline with an emphasis/major on GIS, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years progressively responsible and practical experience in GIS application development, including web services and applications, and user requirements and/or spatial information management.
• Thorough technical knowledge of GIS software and techniques (incl. ArcMap, ArcInfo, ArcSDE) and relational database systems; working knowledge of programming languages e.g. VBA.
• Knowledge of Roads Branch functions.
• Demonstrated project management skills and application of principles, tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated skills in spatial data creation methods and techniques and spatial product delivery design and production.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.

Job Requirements:
POSITION PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Program Manager, Asset Management Data Analytics is responsible for providing analytic services and business solutions to clients by applying spatial analysis tools; providing GIS analysis and application solutions related to the Transportation Asset Management program, including GIS applications and database modelling as well as creation and maintenance of spatial data; and coordinating and leading GIS projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides GIS services to Infrastructure Management and PMO (IMPMO) Branch by analyzing GIS application requirements for the Transportation Asset Management program.
• Designs, develops and implements GIS applications; designs and coordinates the production of cartographic products.
• Designs, develops, implements and maintains relational database systems (GIS database structure, tables, forms, reports, etc.,) and creates linkages to spatial data.
• Works with staff to assist with development and documentation of data and the development of standards, protocols and conventions; reviews completed work to insure compliance with these standards.
• Manages GIS projects and project teams, ensuring the timely delivery of GIS products and services through project management principles and techniques.
• Tracks project activities, time lines and project deliverables.
• Conducts user-needs assessment with Transportation business units for geographic business solutions and knowledge management.
• Provides support to the Branch by liaising with Geometrics and Information Technology Services Branch and GIS vendors, as required.
• Participates on committees, task forces and work groups, as assigned.
• Writes reports and documents projects, programs and processes.
• Participates in performance metrics planning activities, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Science, or related discipline with an emphasis/major on GIS, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years progressively responsible and practical experience in GIS application development, including web services and applications, and user requirements and/or spatial information management.
• Thorough technical knowledge of GIS software and techniques (incl. ArcMap, ArcInfo, ArcSDE) and relational database systems; working knowledge of programming languages e.g. VBA.
• Knowledge of Roads Branch functions.
• Demonstrated project management skills and application of principles, tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated skills in spatial data creation methods and techniques and spatial product delivery design and production.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.