GIS & Data Analyst

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $36.68/hr, Max = $42.51/hr

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office

Division: Corporate Services

Business unit: Information Technology and Records Management

Travel: 5%

Remote Work: Hybrid

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word file prior to 11:59 pm on November 12, 2024.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides 1st/2nd-level technical support in trouble shooting and developing technical solutions supporting GIS and Data Analytics technologies 
• Maintains accuracy and reliability of spatial data and resulting analyzes which ensures high confidence for corporate level decision making supporting TRCA’s legislative requirements
• Supports business users and SMEs to leverage GIS and data technologies in spatial and non-spatial analysis  
• Web, software and GIS mobile application development
• Implements and performs Analysis, Modelling and Application development using industry leading spatial analysis software, modelling tools and techniques and software development tools
• Contributes to the design and implementation of data models, metadata, database creation, management, backup, data acquisition protocols, dissemination, documenting methodologies
• Produces high-quality cartographic products, infographics, charting
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems in data resources and toolsets 
• Supports testing and troubleshooting on systems and hardware
• Manages daily tasks for multiple active projects with both short- and long-term timelines

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Computer Science, Geology, Urban Planning or a related field

Experience

• 2+ years of demonstratable experience maintaining and administering spatial and non-spatial data

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Knowledge and experience working with ArcGIS 10.x and ESRI suite of GIS software
• Knowledge of information technology solutions including, Geographic Information Systems, Relational Database Management Systems including GeoDatabase, application development lifecycle, Microstation, AutoCAD 
• Advanced mathematical abilities (e.g., ratios, rates, percentages, basic geometry)
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
• Knowledge and experience with ArcGIS 10.x and ESRI suite of GIS software
• Expertise in designing data visualization and enabling others to quickly grasp complex data concepts
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare). 

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.