Application & Infrastructure Analyst I - GIS Technologist Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51204)

Description

This posting is for one (1) Full-Time Temporary position with Benefits that may continue until October 31, 2025. 

The Edmonton Police Service Information Technology Branch is seeking one (1) skilled GIS Technologists to join the Geospatial Systems Unit team for a fourteen (14) month project term. We are looking for motivated, organized individuals with demonstrated technical and interpersonal abilities. As part of the team, you will contribute to enhancing and sustaining a secure, enterprise-level geospatial environment. Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in supporting the EPS GIS platform, including maintenance and basic enhancements. Help with organizing and tracking tasks for GIS IT support. Contribute to daily operations and participate in a 24x7 call-out schedule.
• Engaging in project activities centered around GIS and actively contributing to the completion of project objectives.
• Collaborate with users and team members to understand requirements and system needs. Contribute to maintaining and improving the spatial platform and data sets.
• Cooperate with other IT teams to assist in maintaining spatial applications, data, and infrastructure, as well as guiding technology initiatives.
• Take part in tasks related to designing, developing, and implementing new applications or changes to existing spatial platforms, applications, and data.
• Share insights with senior staff on plans, programs, and goals.
• Support the alignment of technology with organization objectives.
• Assist in managing the enterprise GIS technology platform, including data management, troubleshooting, and basic configurations.
• Ensure the technology capabilities are responsive to the needs of the organization's growth and objectives. Evaluate overall operations of information technology functions and offer suggestions for improving IT operations.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the service to ensure that all issues are addressed in a timely manner and proper coordination is carried out to minimize disruption of the GIS platform and solutions.