GIS Systems Analyst
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for a GIS Systems Analyst to support our client’s Corporate IT GIS team across a variety of application-focused IT initiatives supporting Power, Water, and Drainage business areas.
Must Haves
Must Haves
- Completion of a 4-year Computer Science or Engineering degree, or a 2-year Computer Engineering / System Technology diploma.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
- Intermediate programming experience, with a strong understanding of C# and Java development.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Experience using ETL tools, such as FME.
- Ability to perform quality assurance on estimates, business requirements, application design, and programming logic.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot critical application issues with urgency and precision.
- Familiarity with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience using common programming languages.
- Understanding of change management, Agile methodologies, and the ITIL framework.
- Working knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating systems, including troubleshooting and system support.
- Experience developing applications within CAD environments, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Familiarity with spatial databases, including Oracle Spatial & Graph or Microsoft SQL Spatial, and a solid understanding of geospatial concepts.
- Experience administering Esri desktop and server products.
- Understanding of business processes, data interfaces, and how business applications function across systems.
- Maintain System Reliability: Monitor, maintain, and manage changes to systems to ensure consistent reliability and availability of geospatial applications and tools.
- Support Operational Transitions: Assist with Transition to Operations reviews and checklists to ensure smooth handoffs and readiness.
- Root Cause Analysis: Investigate issues to identify root causes and implement solutions that reduce future risk. Actively participate in root cause analysis meetings.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with the Application Services team to build and maintain efficient, dependable, high-quality solutions.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Execute daily tasks focusing on process improvement.
- Contribute to Projects: Participate in both capital projects and ongoing operational activities.
- Build Knowledge and Documentation: Contribute to team documentation and knowledge sharing supporting long-term sustainability through cross-training and succession planning.
- Follow Standards and Policies: Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
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Responsibilities
Maintain the reliability and availability of geospatial applications, support operational transitions, investigate root causes, and implement solutions that reduce future risk. Collaborate with application teams on projects and operational work while improving processes and contributing to documentation, knowledge sharing, and compliance with departmental standards.
Requirements
Requires a four-year degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or a two-year Computer Engineering or System Technology diploma, and at least four years of relevant experience. Candidates need intermediate programming skills, particularly in C# and Java, database and ETL experience, and the ability to assess application work and troubleshoot critical issues; familiarity with SDLC, change management, Agile, and ITIL is also required.
Skills
- C#
- Java
- Oracle
- Microsoft SQL Server
- FME
- Quality Assurance
- Troubleshooting
- System Development Life Cycle
- Change Management
- Agile
- ITIL
- Linux
- Windows
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Geospatial Concepts
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Categories
- Technology
- Software
- Data & Analytics
- Engineering
- Energy
Keywords
- GIS
- Corporate IT
- Power
- Water
- Drainage
- C#
- Java
- Oracle
- Microsoft SQL Server
- FME
- ETL
- Quality Assurance
- Business Requirements
- Application Design
- Programming Logic
- Troubleshooting
- System Development Life Cycle
- Change Management
- Agile
- ITIL
- Linux
- Windows
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Spatial Databases
- Oracle Spatial & Graph
- Microsoft SQL Spatial
- Esri
- Root Cause Analysis
- Transition to Operations