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Closing Date: 10/30/2026
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 5639
This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.
Job SummaryUnder supervision of the Information Management Coordinator, this position develops, enhances, maintains and supports centralized and departmental computing systems.
Duties & Responsibilities- Supports the Corporate Geographic Information System (GIS) through development of tools, system testing, data conversion, troubleshooting and maintaining the GIS environment.
- Prepares proposals and recommendations for management action.
- Supports and implements computer-based systems within the Corporation. Writes and modifies computer programs using the appropriate development and support tools.
- Prepares test data to verify the accuracy and completeness of new and modified systems, jobs and programs.
- Prepares and modifies system, job, program and operating documentation according to Corporate standards.
- Maintains current working knowledge of major automated systems and general knowledge of others.
- Responds to, and resolves, system and production failures, as required.
- Conducts and supports training seminars, as required.
- Maintains current knowledge of computer operating procedures and standards.
- Provides advice and guidance to less experienced staff.
- Assists with the development of, and adheres to, Corporate Information Services procedures and standards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements
- Degree in computer science or geography plus four years' experience as a Programmer Analyst, including two years’ of current GIS experience
OR successful completion of a recognized, two-year, post-secondary computer technology or GIS systems program plus six years' experience as a Programmer Analyst, including three years’ of current GIS experience. - Experience working with ESRI products preferred.
- Experience with VertiGIS Studio products would be considered an asset.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Considerable knowledge of ESRI related software e.g. ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, ArcGIS Pro, Geodatabases.
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft related software and relational database, e.g. Windows Server, SQL Server, Office 365.
- Considerable knowledge of client/server, and n-tier development tools and methodologies.
- Considerable knowledge of structured programming and top-down program design.
- Considerable knowledge of the operation and capabilities of computer architectures.
- Knowledge of the principles and applications of data processing documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Ability to plan and prioritize own work schedules to meet deadlines while working with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated skill in application and database development.
- Demonstrated skill in providing Customer Service; dealing effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of customers.
- Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.
Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) upon offer of employment.
Additional Requirements- Shift work and call-backs may be required.
- Stand-by is mandatory for designated employees when required. The employee must report to work immediately and be fit for duty.
Weekly
Hours:
36.67
Salary Range:$85,754.16to $89,817.84 CAD per annum (2026rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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