GIS Technician Full-time Job

The successful candidate will be responsible for diverse, complex technical work involving a variety of business processes within a municipal land use environment for the 2025 Edmonton Election.

This position specializes in technical geospatial work applying advanced knowledge of computer applications in spatial analyses, creation and distribution of cartographic GIS-based digital and hard copy images for the Edmonton Election, and maintenance of the spatial portion of the Geographic Information Systems Database. Tasks are undertaken with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision and to a high degree of accuracy while multitasking a variety of jobs, handling heavy workloads and meeting strict deadlines.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to be Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Compile geographic and demographic data from multiple sources for statistical planning and incorporation into documents and reports
• Conduct research to obtain existing datasets
• Maintain current databases and create new databases as required
• Create maps, graphics and other related materials for the Edmonton Election using GIS software (ArcGIS Pro), ETL software (FME) and Enterprise Database (AEGIS).  
• Plan and create detailed routes, location-based maps, and schedule for seniors’ accommodation, hospital, institution, and other voting opportunities as required
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders to access fieldwork, satellite and aerial imagery, data and maps
• Prepare detailed City, Ward, and voting subdivision area maps specific to needs of Candidates, Voters, Ward Coordinators, and election workers for candidate canvassing, election planning, and voting station use
• Validate identified residential addresses in preparation for production of address lists
• Coordinate with City of Edmonton GIS staff to maintain the GIS Database including routine data entry as required for maintenance of the GIS Database
• Support other departments with their projects as required
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in a technology program or equivalent from a recognized institution including coursework in geographic analysis and data management
• A GIS Degree from a recognized technology institution would be considered an asset
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in work related to the work assignments
• 1+ year(s) of Elections experience would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems including Cartographic principles.
• Knowledge of GIS and ETL software
• Demonstrated ability using Google Apps
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain strong working relationships
• High level of comfort using Esri: ArcGIS Pro (ModelBuilder, Branch Versioning, File Geodatabases), and FME: form
• Ability to work well under pressure with imminent deadlines; Good time and work management skills
• Technical knowledge of GIS , data entry, database maintenance, mathematics, and geometry combined with an understanding of computer plotting supply and operations
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) is required
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.