GIS Analyst
Posting Date: Apr 25, 2024
Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: GIS Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 57235
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 9, 2024
Classification: Technologies 4
Salary $2,302.69 to $3,015.79 to bi-weekly ($60,011 - $78,712/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca
Role Responsibilities
The GIS Analyst is part of an innovative technical team responsible for performing Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping duties as it relates to Government of Alberta (GoA) owned lands and facilities. The position is also responsible for drafting and maintaining Computer Aided Design (CAD) related record drawings pertaining to GoA properties.
The position functions as a specialist in researching, resolving and/or determining land mapping issues as it relates to legal descriptions and extent of obligation. Responsibilities also include responding to changes in legislation and orders in council as they relate to large assembly projects by keeping mapping current and updating the Transportation and Utility Corridor (TUC) boundaries and lands. The GIS Analyst works with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including other ministry staff, partnering ministries, and contractors.
The primary responsibilities for the GIS Analyst include, but are not limited to:
- Perform advanced GIS mapping and CAD drafting for Infrastructure owned and administered properties.
- Conduct scheduled reviews of drawings, site plans, and associated data for all GoA building and land inventories.
- Update drawings as information is provided by Divisional project managers and department property managers in accordance with departmental standards.
- Review land descriptions for new land titles prepared by Land Planning prior to submission for registration
- Research and interpret legal land descriptions and titles in response to departmental action requests
- Identify, review and test future enhancements of related applications, processes, procedures, and standards
- Support the promotion of department's GIS capabilities for decision making support.
Qualifications
Required:
- Two-year technical diploma in a related field plus 2 years of experience
Equivalency: Directly related education experience considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
Assets:
- Understanding of departmental information systems and technologies; such as BLIMS, AIMS databases
- Knowledge and familiarity using ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Server
- Knowledge and familiarity with functionalities of FME Form and FME Flow 2022
- Knowledge and familiarity using AutoCAD Map 3D 2024 and Raster Design 2024
- Knowledge and familiarity with field data collection practices utilizing GNSS receiver functionalities
- Knowledge and familiarity using Esri Field maps
- GIS portfolio submission of related work projects is encouraged (website or digital copy).
Notes
Hours of work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 hours per week
Location: Infrastructure Building, Edmonton, AB
What the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
- Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals
- Drive for Results: Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them
- Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change
- Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile and/or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at Jenny.Luong@gov.ab.ca