Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Company Description Foothills County is a rural municipality in southern Alberta, directly south of the City of Calgary, covering approximately 3,600 square kilometres in the foothills region. The County surrounds the Towns of Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley, and Black Diamond, the Village of Longview, and the Eden Valley Indian Reserve, offering a diverse mix of communities and landscapes. With a population of nearly 20,000 residents, Foothills County provides essential services and infrastructure across a wide geographic area. The municipality offers opportunities to work on projects that support sustainable rural development, regional planning, and community wellbeing.

Role Description The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst is a full-time, on-site role based in High River, AB. The GIS Analyst will manage, analyze, and maintain spatial and tabular data to support planning, infrastructure, emergency services, and other municipal operations. Day-to-day tasks include creating maps and spatial data products, performing GIS analysis, updating and quality-checking datasets, and supporting staff with data requests and reporting. The role also involves configuring and using GIS applications, documenting data standards and workflows, and collaborating with internal departments and external partners to ensure accurate geographic information for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GIS Analysis, with experience applying GIS tools to real-world municipal or infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience with GIS Applications (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS) and related software, including map production, web mapping, and spatial data visualization.
• Solid Data Management skills, including data organization, metadata creation, database maintenance, and quality control of spatial and non-spatial datasets.
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills for interpreting spatial data, performing spatial queries, and presenting findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Post-secondary education in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of municipal operations, land use planning, and infrastructure mapping is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide user support and training on GIS tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.