GIS Specialist

The Position

Under the general direction of the Compliance and Implementation Manager, the GIS Specialist conducts GIS activities for the shíshálh Nation. The GIS Specialist plays a key role in the Nation's cultural and resource management strategies and initiatives and provides support services for the shíshálh Nation’s administrative infrastructure.

The Candidate:

• Responsible for spatial data capture and subsequent Extract, Translate and Load (ETL) into GIS data repositories – may include digitizing, georeferencing, GPS exports, etc.
• Responsible for database maintenance on multi-user geodatabases, performing optimization as required to achieve geodatabase performance. 
• Responsible for updating GIS layers in various repositories and formats, including acquiring data from open sources such as GeoBC, DataBC, CanVec, etc. and integrating into premise centralized geodatabases. 
• Responsible for routine duties such as ongoing municipal and infrastructure-related GIS updates. 
• Responsible for creating, publishing, and administering ArcGIS Server services supporting web-mapping capabilities through the WebGIS portal.
• Ensure data fidelity through quality assurance/quality checks on new or existing data, adhering to standards and developing new Standard Operating Procedures where none exist for GIS workflows not yet encountered using industry best practices. Direct the preparation of regular status reports, highlighting GIS issues requiring attention.
• Create and document procedures and maintain metadata definitions.
• Create and maintain a map inventory for each department and maintain a catalogue of this inventory for users to access.
• Acquire, coordinate and manage software and software licenses. 
• Responsible for using and administering Esri’s WebGIS platform stack, including Desktop, Server for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, Collector for ArcGIS, etc. 
• Consult with Esri technical support, open-source help, web forums, etc., to problem-solve technical or workflow-related issues, as needed.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position. 

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum four-year degree in Geography/discipline connected (Geomatics or Planning), or an Advanced Diploma in GIS and Applications from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• At least 4 years of GIS experience. Experience in data collection, entry and maintenance.
• Experience working with First Nations preferred. Experience with program and project management and directing project teams. Demonstrated proficiency in database management (particularly MS SQL, ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase) and relational database concepts is essential.
• Programming experience (preferable Python, JavaScript, CSS, JSON).
• Practical experience using ESRI products (Desktop for ArcGIS and common extensions, Server for ArcGIS, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS mobile solutions, including Collector, solution templates as provided by ArcGIS.com).
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Windows-based computers and MS Office software, especially Access, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with ArcGIS feature classes/datasets, enhanced geodatabase functionality (relationships and topology), rasters, and imagery.
• Familiarity with municipal, regional, provincial, and federal datasets.
• Proven organization, communication, and administrative skills.
• An acceptable Criminal Record Check.