Town of Newmarket
Location
Newmarket, ON | Canada
Job description
12 Month Contract
Under the direction of the Manager, Data Analytics and Geospatial Services the GIS Analyst is responsible for the design, development, integration and implementation of business applications for Geographical Information System (GIS) business solutions for the Town of Newmarket. This position provides management strategies through policy development and standards for GIS application and leadership on projects and client account management as well as back up support to the GIS Coordinator.
Job Requirements1. Post-secondary degree in Geography or related field with specialization in GIS and Geomatics or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Progressively responsible and practical experience in GIS principals and use of ESRI’s GIS software and techniques for database development, web environments, databases, user requirements and/or spatial information management.
3. Knowledge of unstructured databases and big data solutions platforms with experience working with relational database systems (Oracle, SQL Server), spatial databases including standards, design and data modelling.
4. Knowledge of traditional data warehousing, extract-transformation-load (ETL) and On-line-Analytical Processing (OLAP) solutions.
5. Demonstrated extensive experience in project management, cost estimating, budget preparation and control.
6. Strong prioritizing, problem solving, negotiation, collaboration, organizational and planning skills as well as the ability to multi-task.
7. Strong verbal and written communication as well as report writing skills.
8. Proficient in the use of MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Access and Outlook) as well as web technologies and cloud computing opportunities.
9. Ability to work with minimal supervision and to exercise judgement.
10. Excellent team effectiveness skills and the ability to work in concert with staff, contractors, consultants, the public, and other government agencies.
11. Valid Class “G” drivers licence in good standing and a reliable vehicle for travel to offsite meetings, facilities, parks, construction sites.
12. Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as required.
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