GIS Analyst - City of Vancouver, Vancouver

AI Summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking a GIS Analyst in Vancouver. This role involves the investigation, analysis, and development of GIS solutions, along with performing advanced spatial data analysis to inform strategic decisions. Key requirements include a Computer Systems Technologies diploma or equivalent experience, coupled with sound programming knowledge. Advanced skills in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and configuring web-based GIS solutions are essential for this position.

About the Opportunity

As a GIS Analyst with the City of Vancouver, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the city's commitment to exceptional public service and sustainability. This position is central to the investigation, analysis, and development of robust GIS solutions, contributing significantly to urban forestry and park operations. Your ability to elicit and analyze business requirements, working closely with various clients, will be crucial in evaluating existing and proposed processes to drive the design and development of enhancements and new GIS solutions of varying complexity. The role demands a strong focus on configuring out-of-the-box and developing custom GIS solutions, primarily leveraging the City’s ESRI platform. You will facilitate discussions with GIS users, identify challenges, and develop procedures and standards to address them, ensuring data governance best practices are adopted through effective change management techniques. This experience will be vital in shaping the city's technological landscape.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Candidates for this GIS Analyst position must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge base and a strong set of technical skills. A completion of a Computer Systems Technologies two-year diploma course at a technical institute, coupled with sound programming experience, is a minimum requirement. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. While not mandatory, a GIS professional designation or ESRI certification is a valuable asset. The successful candidate will possess advanced skills in ESRI ArcGIS Pro, including extensions like Spatial or Network Analyst, and considerable knowledge in configuring web-based GIS solutions using Story Maps, Experience Builder, and Dashboards within ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online environments. Extensive experience with ESRI GIS solutions, particularly in a municipal environment, is highly advantageous. Strong SQL skills in a Microsoft SQL Server environment, alongside considerable knowledge of Python and FME scripting, are also essential. The ability to strategically answer complex business questions through data analysis, scenario modelling, and data visualizations is paramount. Furthermore, strong analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills are required to solve complex problems and perform root cause analysis, demonstrating an exceptional ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and formats. This role demands a deep understanding of geospatial data creation and management, ensuring cybersecurity and privacy compliance requirements are met.