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26-086 GIS Solutions Analyst
City of Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge, CAN
Full Time
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Data AnalysisDatabase ManagementCartographyQuality AssuranceProject Management
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About the Role
The City of Maple Ridge is seeking a GIS Solutions Analyst to address service requests and provide project support for GIS solutions. The role involves maintaining spatial and non-spatial data, developing application documentation, and supporting business activities in data collection and analytics.
Key Skills for This Role
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Data AnalysisDatabase ManagementCartographyQuality AssuranceProject Management
Responsibilities
- Address day to day service requests and provide project support related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS solutions utilizing various software applications for internal, external, and mobile users
- Ensure the maintenance of the City’s spatial and non spatial data is optimized
- Develop and maintain supporting application documentation
- Participate on project teams to deliver new and ongoing initiatives and solutions
- Support business activities in the collection and management of data, information, and analytics
- Provide administrative support for city wide initiatives
Requirements
- Completion of an Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or a related field with considerable related experience working with GIS and the development of cartographic, analytics, and data collection solutions; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Considerable knowledge of GIS and system integration, related software applications and infrastructure technology
- Sound knowledge of database standards, design, data models, data creation methods and techniques, workflow/process engineering
- Sound knowledge of business analysis and project management principles and methods
- Ability to work with Quality Assurance/Quality Control principles and identify data integrity issues
- Ability to perform data analysis, research, compile, analyze, interpret, and create visualizations of data using a variety of tools and prepares reports
- Ability to generate a wide array of GIS products, such as maps, charts, visualizations, written reports, and presentations
- Ability to perform system maintenance to identify software and hardware problems, perform tests and document system changes, procedures, and problems
- Ability to implement new applications and apply new technologies with minimal guidance
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts
Full Job Posting
POSITION OVERVIEW
- The City of Maple Ridge has an exciting opportunity for a Regular full time GIS Solutions Analyst to join our Information Technology Department.
- Our GIS Solutions Analyst is responsible for addressing day to day service requests and providing project support related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS solutions utilizing various software applications for internal, external, and mobile users.
- This role is not just a GIS technician role. It is a hybrid operational support + delivery role that needs someone who can support users, maintain data and applications, contribute to projects, and work independently in a municipal environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Completion of an Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or a related field with considerable related experience working with GIS and the development of cartographic, analytics, and data collection solutions; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of GIS and system integration, related software applications and infrastructure technology.
- Sound knowledge of database standards, design, data models, data creation methods and techniques, workflow/process engineering, including those that enable field data collection and management and product delivery design and production.
- Sound knowledge of business analysis and project management principles and methods.
- Ability to work with Quality Assurance/Quality Control principles and identify data integrity issues.
- Ability to perform data analysis, research, compile, analyze, interpret, and create visualizations of data using a variety of tools and prepares reports.
- Ability to generate a wide array of GIS products, such as maps, charts, visualizations, written reports, and presentations.
- Ability to perform system maintenance to identify software and hardware problems, perform tests and document system changes, procedures, and problems.
- Ability to implement new applications and apply new technologies with minimal guidance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Ability to apply analytical, organizational, multi tasking and problem solving skills.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development.
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