GIS Coordinator (Planning)
Position Summary
The GIS Coordinator - Planning, will participate as a member of the department's GIS technical team responsible for the creation and maintenance of GIS data and supporting documentation related to the Planning and Building department. Major duties include the management and maintenance of spatial datasets, 3D and spatial analysis, information transformation and consolidation, map development and reporting. The GIS Coordinator will also collaborate with GIS staff to implement new GIS projects and tools involving web maps and web scenes in 2D and 3D. This position will also support the professional planning staff with the preparation of maps and data monitoring of development activity as required. Other work may include GIS analysis and research for long range planning projects such as urban growth and residential tracking.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide expertise of a fully competent GIS analyst to all conventional aspects of functional areas within the Planning and Building Department and apply management of spatial and non-spatial information in accordance with corporate standards
Establish, coordinate and maintain data integrity procedures, processes and policies that efficiently enhance data integrity. Stay abreast of corporate data integrity processes and methods; and technology tools
Assist in the compilation and preparation of audit reports that ensure the success of data integrity procedures
Oversee online web mapping systems for the department
Execute and deliver thematic mapping for Official Plan schedules, zoning by-laws, special policy areas and other mapping activities
Perform statistical analysis to provide more efficient land use planning and development practices
Organize and train staff when applicable on new technology initiatives
Perform field surveys and site inspections, as required; proficient with GPS concepts, tools, and data
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Competencies
3 year degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science or equivalent
2 years experience in GIS, preferably in a municipal planning environment
Expertise using the Esri ArcGIS platform including preparation, maintenance and publishing web services;
Experience in 3D data development and analysis including the use of software products such as ArcGIS Pro, CityEngine, SketchUp, and Civil 3D
Expertise in geodatabase management and data modelling
Demonstrated proficiency with modern programming languages and ETL software; Python, SQL, Arcade, FME
Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities and present information in a clear and concise manner
Knowledge of digitization and metadata standards specific to GIS data
Familiar with development of data models
Familiarity with parcel assessment data, Teranet products and census datasets
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Strong cartographic skills
Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check