| Job Status : |
Full Time, Employee |
| Company : |
Strathcona County |
| Posting Date : |
June 6 |
| Closing Date : |
June 20
11:45 PM Mountain |
| Relevant Experience : |
7 Year(s) |
| Number of Positions : |
1 |
| Location : |
Strathcona County, Alberta |
| Category : |
GIS
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 This vacancy has expired and is for reference only. Strathcona CountyGeospatial Data Architect/AnalystGeospatial Data Architect / Analyst
Information Technology Services
Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a young, vibrant and inviting community of over 94,000 residents. Wide open spaces, access to convenient urban amenities, quality recreation and professional services and a commitment to a sustainable environment make Strathcona County an ideal place to live, work and play.
Strathcona County understands that our most valuable resource is people: energetic, innovative employees who care equally about providing great service for municipal residents and working with others who strive to be the best they can be on the job.
At Strathcona County, we offer a competitive compensation package, flexible work hours and incredible career opportunities! This is a work environment you won’t find elsewhere.
Job Opportunity
The Geospatial Data Analyst will provide advanced technical expertise, leadership, and support while being responsible for the management, oversight and advancement of the County’s Enterprise Geospatial Data Program. Leading the architecture, design, administration, and maintenance of the County’s Enterprise Geodatabases to ensure data reliability and accessibility are the key responsibilities of this position. In addition, the Geospatial Data Analyst will provide leadership input to the County’s Enterprise GIS Portfolio and is responsible for providing GIS technology services and support to County departments, staff, citizens and businesses in a timely and customer-focused manner. This position is also responsible for providing leadership and technical guidance to County departments' GIS staff and assisting in the effort to increase the GIS fluency at the County and the use of geospatial technology.
If you possess high level GIS expertise, expert level problem solving and analytical capabilities, demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and you are team player, this job is for you!
Responsibilities:
- Providing leadership and guidance for Data Architecture of the County’s Enterprise GIS
- Support the mission of the GIS team by providing leadership and maintaining expert level technical knowledge
- Ensure County department users are well supported and productive in their use of County Geospatial technology
- Steward existing services and extend existing services by successfully implementing Geospatial Data projects
- Plan, build and maintain a program for the County’s Corporate Geospatial Datasets that will ensure quality, currency, reliability, and accessibility
Qualifications:
- A University Degree in GIS or Geography along with 7 years related experience in GIS or a related two-year diploma in GIS along with 10 years related experience. Experience in GIS must include at least two years of development and management of either an ArcSDE Enterprise Geodatabase or an ArcGIS for Server installation.
- Proficient user of ESRI GIS Suite of tools including: ArcMap, ArcSDE, & ArcGIS for Server
- Expert level knowledge of: ESRI Geodatabase data format, ArcGIS data models, & FME. Strong working knowledge of MS SQL Server, MS Office Productivity tools, MS Project, MS Visio.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of GIS, data architecture, spatial analysis and cartography
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong presentation skills
- Business Analysis and Project Management training or experience would be considered an asset
- GISP Certification or ESRI Certification would be considered an asset
The salary range for this permanent position is $83,957 to $104,941, working 35 hours per week.
Competition #122-2014-ITS closes June 20, 2014.
Apply on line to: jobs@strathcona.ca or send resume to:
Strathcona County Human Resources
2001 Sherwood Drive
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3W7
Telephone: (780) 467-7331
Fax: (780) 464-8521
Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We contact only candidates selected for interviews.
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