Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada •

Peterborough, Suite 102 – 1054 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada •

Windsor, Unit 145 – 600 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, Ontario, Canada •

Napanee, Unit 4A – 113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, Ontario, Canada •

Ottawa (Outreach Office), Suite 400 – 214 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada •

Owen Sound, 1198 – 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada •

Kingston, 61 Hyperion Court, Kingston, Ontario, Canada •

61 Birch Street East, 261 Third Avenue, Unit 1, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada •

Position Details:
New position

MNO’s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella.

We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

• Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
• Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 day's for regular employees and 20 day's for management
• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
• Other perks
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Health care spending account
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Dell member purchase program

About the Role:

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst supports the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) by maintaining, analyzing, and visualizing geographic data that informs programs, policy, consultation activities, and community initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Lands, Resources and Consultation, this position provides technical GIS expertise through the development of high-quality mapping products, spatial analysis, geospatial data management, and cartographic support. The GIS Analyst works collaboratively across multiple MNO Branches to ensure spatial information is accurate, accessible, and aligned with MNO cartographic and data governance standards.

This role reports to the Supervisor, Geographic Information Systems. Operationally accountable to Subject Specialist Leads;
Directors for Rights Research & Policy;
Lands, Resources & Consultations.

What you will be doing:

• Use ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to manage, analyze, maintain, and publish geospatial data and mapping products.
• Support in developing maps and spatial products to support the RRP; LRC branches, and other MNO programs and initiatives.
• Maintain structured, well-documented geospatial file storage systems to ensure long-term accessibility, version control, and data security.
• Support in updating, maintaining, and integrating geographic datasets from internal and external sources.
• Perform spatial analysis, geoprocessing, data extraction, and data manipulation to support operational, planning, and policy needs.
• Convert physical maps and non-georeferenced digital information into accurate GIS datasets and map layers.
• Implement and maintain best practices for geodatabase design, metadata, naming conventions, quality assurance, and data integrity.
• Review and validate datasets for accuracy, coordinate systems, completeness, and compliance with MNO cartographic and publishing standards.
• Provide cartographic, analytical, and technical GIS support to MNO Branches and project teams.
• Support internal staff and external partners to collect, organize, and maintain geographic information required for organizational initiatives.
• Support in producing maps, reports, and…