GIS Systems Analyst
Location: Edmonton, AB (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Contract Duration: ASAP to December 31, 2027, with possibility of extension
Work Schedule: 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday
We are seeking an experienced GIS Systems Analyst to support a variety of IT initiatives involving geospatial applications and systems. This role will focus on maintaining application reliability, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting system enhancements, and contributing to ongoing projects across Power, Water, and Drainage operations.
The successful candidate will work closely with application services and GIS teams to ensure the availability, performance, and continuous improvement of business-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, maintain, and manage changes to systems to ensure the reliability and availability of geospatial applications and tools.
- Support operational transitions by participating in reviews, readiness assessments, and transition-to-operations activities.
- Investigate application and system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to minimize recurring problems.
- Collaborate with application services, GIS, and other technical teams to develop and maintain reliable, high-quality solutions.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Participate in IT initiatives, capital projects, and ongoing application support activities.
- Perform quality assurance and reviews of estimates, business requirements, application designs, and programming logic.
- Maintain technical documentation, support knowledge sharing, and contribute to cross-training initiatives.
- Follow established IT standards, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Completion of a 4-year degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or a 2-year diploma in Computer Engineering or Systems Technology.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
- Intermediate programming experience with a strong understanding of C# and Java.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Experience working with ETL tools such as FME.
- Ability to review and perform quality assurance on business requirements, estimates, application designs, and programming logic.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot critical application issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and common programming languages.
- Familiarity with change management, Agile methodologies, and ITIL frameworks.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, including troubleshooting and system support.
- Experience developing or supporting applications within CAD environments such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Familiarity with spatial databases, including Oracle Spatial & Graph or Microsoft SQL Spatial.
- Understanding of geospatial concepts and spatial data management.
- Experience administering Esri desktop and server products, including ArcGIS.
- Understanding of business processes, data interfaces, and integrations between enterprise applications.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume highlighting their relevant GIS, application support, programming, database, and ETL experience.
