Geomatics GIS Specialist

GIS Technician

Reporting to the Municipal Planner, this position is responsible for administering and improving the Town’s geospatial information system (GIS) and geospatial asset information environment. This position will maintain authoritative municipal data and integrate GIS with financial, utility, planning, and asset management systems. This position will also develop maps and applications, automates data workflows, and provides technical and customer support.
Administer ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise, hosted services, web maps, applications, user groups and permissions
Create, edit and maintain authoritative municipal GIS and asset datasets such as parcels, planning, utilities, transportation, facilities, parks, and emergency information
Develop and maintain secure internal and external web maps
Integrate GIS with asset management, financial, utility, and operational software systems using REST APIs and other data-exchange methods
Automate workflows using Python, SQL or similar tools
Establish and maintain data standards, quality control, and technical documentation
Provide mapping, spatial analysis, and technical advice
Maintain accurate asset records in GIS and asset management systems
Support asset management initiatives and Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) reporting
Provide regular customer service to residents, property owners, consultants, and external agencies
Deliver GIS and system training to employees
Post-Secondary diploma or degree in GIS, geomatics, engineering technology, or a related field
Minimum 2 years of work experience in a municipal work environment
Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise, web maps, hosted feature services and web applications
Working knowledge of REST APIs, Python, ArcPy, and automated data processing workflows
Working knowledge of asset management principles, practices, and software systems
Experience with asset management systems
Experience with AutoCAD, FME, and Power BI are preferred
Working knowledge of municipal GIS, data governance, privacy, quality control, and records documentation
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Satisfactory background screening is required for this position including a Criminal Record Check
A Class 5 Driver’s License and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

Communicate effectively and diplomatically with the public, external authorities, organizations, and consultants
Excellent customer service and public relations skills
Produce quality work with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous training and professional development opportunities
Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems
Demonstrate project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressing deadlines
Demonstrate a commitment to research, implementation and maintenance of databases
Details pertaining to the physical demands of the position can be found in the Physical Demands Analysis and Job Hazard Assessment with Health & Safety.
May occasionally be required to address Town business on evenings or weekends.
Office-based work performed in Town buildings consisting of computer work and computer support work. Repeated motion of office tasks.
Travel
Some travel to field sites within and outside the Town under various road and weather conditions. Moderate exposure to an office, shop/yard environments, and the field. Limited to Moderate exposure to the public. Potential exposure to client volatility dealing with the public.
Ensure the Town of Hinton health and safety policies, procedures, directives, and safe work practices are followed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.