GIS Technologist
Position Overview:
Provide geospatial support to improve the delivery of services to the residents of Saint John. Serve the Corporation by creating, updating and maintaining geospatial data as required. Ensuring geospatial quality data. Perform geospatial analysis and mapping to support evidence-based decision-making. Provide geospatial expertise and support to corporate initiatives and information systems. Provide support to GIS users and respond to internal and external requests for geospatial data and services.
Key Result Areas
Assist Saint John Water, Saint John Parking, Public Works and Transportation as well as Parks and Recreation by creating and updating geospatial data, interpreting requests, performing analysis and mapping to support service improvement and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of infrastructure asset data.
Assist Growth and Community Services by creating and updating geospatial data, interpreting requests, performing analysis and mapping to support planning functions, the administration of the City's Municipal Plan, municipal by-laws and legislative requirements of the Community Planning Act.
Assist the Saint John Police Force, Fire and Rescue, and the Public Safety Answering Point by creating and updating geospatial data, interpreting requests, performing geospatial analysis and mapping as well as ensuring the City's official civic addressing data meets the legislative requirements of the Emergency 911 Act and NB911 guidelines.
Assist Saint John Transit by creating and updating geospatial data, interpreting requests, performing analysis and mapping to support service improvement and maintaining its General Transit Feed Specification file.
Assist the Emergency Management Organization by creating and updating geospatial data, interpreting requests, performing analysis and mapping to support emergency operations. Act as a secondary GIS resource during emergency situations.
Assist Utilities and Infrastructure by creating and updating geospatial infrastructure and asset data, interpreting requests, performing analysis and mapping. Maintain and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the various datasets critical for the Asset Management System. Have a comprehensive understanding of records management as it relates to the City's infrastructure.
Assist Strategic Services by creating geospatial data, interpreting requests, performing analysis and mapping. Provide geospatial support for the Customer Relationship Management system and the Enterprise Resource Planning system.
Provides accurate and current geospatial information to City employees and the Public by:
• Creating, updating and maintaining various geospatial datasets;
• Creating, updating and maintaining related attribute records;
• Designing and developing mapping applications for employees;
• Designing and developing mapping applications for public use, accessible on the City's website;
• Creating data visualization and data capture tools for field workers;
• Preparing geospatial data for clients; and
• Providing geospatial analysis and mapping support to clients.
Acts to ensure the ongoing accessibility of the Geographic Information System by
• Providing GIS user support and training;
• Documenting processes and procedures;
• Troubleshooting software/hardware issues;
• Writing and editing batch programs and scripts;
• Producing help and training manuals; and
• Monitoring and ordering printer and plotter supplies for the GIS service area.
Essential Qualifications:
Certification
Certified GIS Professional is considered an asset.
Those applicants with excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French will be given preference.
Class 5 Driver's License
Education
Undergraduate degree in GIS or equivalent (minimum 4 years post-secondary education)
Experience
Minimum 3 years GIS experience (municipal experience preferred)
Technical Skills
• In-depth knowledge of Enterprise GIS and relational database management systems;
• Experience building mapping applications;
• Good understanding of and ability to perform geospatial and statistical analysis;
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic principles;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Good understanding of coordinate systems, projections and scale;
• General knowledge of remote sensing and global positioning systems;
• Ability to quickly learn to use new software;
• Advanced knowledge of ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro Software;
• Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS Online;
• General understanding of user experience/user interface (UX/UI) design;
• General knowledge of CAD Software;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Working knowledge of audio/visual equipment, plotter, scanner and general office equipment;
• General knowledge of graphic design software; and
• Programming skills would be considered an asset.
Core Competencies
This position requires individuals with the following competencies:
Adaptability
o Seeks to understand changes
o Responsive to shifting priorities and expectations
o Handles ambiguous or changing environments
o Works effectively with people of all styles
o Adjusts schedule to accommodate last minute changes and crises
Collaboration
o Supports others with assignments, learning new tasks, and sharing information
o Works well in group situations
o Collaborates across organizational boundaries and job responsibilities
o Identifies barriers to teamwork and works to minimize them
Communication Habits
o Responds promptly
o Matches communication style to audience and subject
o Uses appropriate communication delivery method
o Presents ideas in compelling and logical manner
o Keeps others informed on a timely and appropriate manner
o Represents organization well in communications
Customer Focus
o Presents self well to customers
o Works to understand customer needs
o Manages customer expectations
o Strives to deliver customer satisfaction
o Uses customer feedback to improve service
o Follows through to ensure satisfaction
Initiative
o Seeks additional work and takes advantage of opportunities
o Identifies processes and operations for improvement
o Asks for feedback to improve performance
o Takes appropriate actions without direction
Job Skills
o Demonstrates required skills and knowledge
o Keeps skills and knowledge current
o Serves as a knowledge resource to others
o Understands relationship of other jobs and organization's objectives
Learning Orientation
o Understands own learning needs
o Finds appropriate learning activities
o Applies learning to improve performance
o Keeps skills and knowledge updated
o Learns through experiences and observations as well as formal training
o Supports others by sharing own knowledge and learning experiences
Safety Compliance
o Alert to safety issues and problems
o Follows safety procedures; uses equipment and materials properly
o Acts promptly to address unsafe or questionable situations
o Reports safety issues
Time Management
o Plans ahead and budgets time based on knowledge of project timelines
o Manages competing priorities
o Arrives at work and meetings on time
o Uses time productively and stays focused in face of distractions
o Knows what to accomplish alone and when to involve or delegate to others
The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.
Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:
City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (employment opportunities)