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City of Toronto Senior Spatial Specialist in Toronto, Ontario
Senior Spatial Specialist
Job ID: 49838
Job Category: Information & Technology
Division & Section: Technology Services, Technology Services Delivery
Work Location: 18 Dyas Rd, Toronto, M8Y 3K4
Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Permanent Vacancy
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $53.98 - $59.17
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 17-SEPT-2024 to 01-OCT-2024
As a member of the Geospatial Competency Centre, Geospatial Technology & Systems group, you will perform the various senior roles involved in testing, documentation, installation, implementation and ongoing support activities in the area of geospatial services and information delivery. Your overall focus as a Senior Spatial Specialist will be the day-to-day support of the geospatial platform, including managing of corporate geospatial data repository, administer geospatial web map services, data services, and feature services and maintain the enterprise geospatial infrastructure to ensure security, high availability, high performance, and change management.
Responsibilities:
Your primary responsibilities as a Senior Spatial Specialist include, but are not limited to:
Coordinates, designs, develops, implements, configures, sustains, documents and reviews geospatial information systems.
Provides day to day support of geospatial information initiatives including unit and integration testing, documentation, installation, support and archival of project environments.
Undertakes quality reviews for geospatial solutions and information assets.
Participates in design and evaluation sessions of spatial data structures and spatially enabled applications with objectives to promote integration with existing geospatial information assets and tools and to ensure adherence to standards.
Assists business units in selecting and implementing appropriate geospatial technology and procedures to best serve their needs by researching and recommending viable options.
Reviews current applications and "off the shelf" software products and makes recommendations for usage.
Analyzes business and Information Technology issues as they pertain to the use of geospatial information and technology. Provides integration options as appropriate.
Transfers geospatial technology knowledge to groups well versed in the field and to groups new to the field.
Maintains an up to date knowledge of both the current and planned GIS platforms and development environments.
Maintains an up to date understanding of City information and technology platforms and applies this understanding to enhance geospatial information and technology usage for various business units.
Promotes geospatial information and technology through presentations and/or written descriptions to groups with varying levels of technical expertise.
Participates in geospatial information and technology project teams as requested and provides advice to team members.
Key Qualifications:
Your application for the role of Senior Geospatial Specialist should describe your qualifications as they relate to:
Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Geography or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Considerable experience in planning, executing and managing geospatial change initiatives in an enterprise environment
Experience with geospatial data management and map service management using Esri ArcGIS technology
Experience in managing Windows-based ArcGIS Enterprise servers in a highly available environment
You must also have:
Ability to analyze user requirements, recommending solutions and clearly communicating the means of geospatial technologies.
Ability to implement enterprise GIS solutions and integrating Esri technology with City’s business systems.
Strong interpersonal skills and an aptitude to work independently and collaboratively with others in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Knowledge of GIS standards and best practises to ensure data quality and compliance with industry norms.
Willingness to stay updated with the latest ArcGIS technologies and industry trends.
Ability to create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system configurations and best practises.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Efficiency and effectiveness in teamwork, facilitation, communications, conflict resolution, problem solving, incident management and team leadership in projects, assignments and service engagements, particularly in dealing with a complex technical environment.
Good verbal and written communications and knowledge transfer skills
Ability to work flexible hours including days, afternoons, nights and weekends, as required.
Ability to be on call for support of production systems, as required.
Ability to travel across various office locations within the City of Toronto, as required.
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