Geospatial Solutions Analyst

Job Status:
Full
-time Permanent

Division:
Community Services

Department:
Planning and Development Services

Union: CUPE 3690

Salary: $59,677.80 - $91,819.00

Vacancies: 1

Closing Date:
August 23, 2026

Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.

Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.

Under the direction of the Superintendent, Geospatial Solutions, this position is responsible for supporting the City’s continuous initiatives to modernize business processes and enhance customer service through the effective use of geospatial technologies, including the City’s ArcGIS Enterprise platform, Trimble’s Cityworks, and related integrations. The Geospatial Solutions Analyst will provide support to a variety of users across internal departments, external agencies, and the public.

The ideal candidate is skilled working between business and technical teams, communicating complex information with stakeholders of all knowledge levels and translating needs into clear technical solutions.

Please note that due to the nature of this position, candidates must be able to work regularly on-site from the designated work location.

• Three (3) year degree or diploma in GIS/Geomatics or a related field;
• Two (2) to three (3) years of related work experience;
• An acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Valid G Class license with an abstract acceptable to City standards
• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) designation considered an asset

• Supports the implementation, maintenance, and administration of GIS, Cityworks, and related technology based on user needs and an understanding of business processes and industry requirements.
• Assists with identifying end-user training needs; creating documentation and methodology; and training end-users in the use of new and/or existing software, programs, and related business processes.
• Maintains an awareness of technological developments, changing business processes and collaborates with team members and users to identify technical opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provides front-line support to staff by resolving technical issues and discussing system functionality, future releases, and upgrades with vendors and consultants.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information both orally and in writing with stakeholders/users of all knowledge levels.
• Ability to use logic, reason, and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and system errors and malfunctions.
• Experience with modern Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Insights, Field Maps, Dashboards, Story Maps, Experience Builder, Arcade).Working knowledge of SDE databases to assist with database maintenance, perform complex queries, create scripts, manipulate data, and automate procedures.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, SQL, Python, HTML, and reporting tools (i.e., Crystal Reports and Active Reports). Experience with FME would be considered an asset.
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