GIS Specialist, IT Full-time Job

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is looking for dynamic and eager GIS professionals to join our GIS team that is fast establishing itself as leaders in GIS, Data Analytics and 3D Visualization.  We are a data-rich organization and are interested in a candidate who can leverage this data effectively in both 2D and 3D. The successful candidate must enjoy the challenge of utilizing the ESRI platform to conduct GIS analysis, analytics, data collection, data management and visualization that helps staff and the public make better-informed decisions.  The candidate must be well-versed in the use of ESRI products and should have a strong understanding of GIS concepts.  Additionally, they must provide excellence in customer service by identifying the problem, capturing business requirements, applying strong client relationship building techniques, and time management skills to provide effective GIS solutions that meet the needs of the client.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Geospatial Solutions Supervisor, the successful candidate will:

• 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 and 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 geodatabases and associated database tables, the functional guidance of staff and the creation of applicable documentation including work flows, processes and datasets.
• 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.
• 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 supervisors.
• Maintain and build upon expertise with current releases of the ArcGIS Enterprise platform.
• Be an ambassador for a data-driven culture and participate in team training, communications and GIS-related events.   
• Perform other related duties as required, consistent with the classification.

Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree and a Certificate or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years with ArcGIS Pro and the suite of ESRI products. 
• Experience in the development of 3D models and advanced spatial analysis is a definite asset.
• Experience in either Planning, Public Works, Transportation, Asset Management, Emergency Management and Community Services is a definite asset
• OLS (Ontario Land Surveyor), or GISP, or PMP accreditation is an asset.
• Understanding and experience working with development site plans, design drawings, digital terrain models, LiDAR and aerial imagery.
• Ability to manage time and balance multiple projects or tasks at once is required.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot technical and data-related issues is essential.
• Proven ability to learn new GIS skills and continuously develop capabilities.
• Customer Service-focused with good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Attention to detail and consistency in maintaining quality standards is important and must respond 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.