Position Overview

Information Technologies invites applications for a GIS Analyst. This Full-time Limited Term (Project) position is for approximately 9 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position is within the Geospatial Services team (Applications and Web Services) in Information Technologies, reporting to the Manager, Data Analytics. The position will require working closely with staff and a multitude of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. academic, students, and contractors).

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Tasks may vary from week to week, depending on operational priorities, and will include, but not be limited to
• Working on a range of data management tasks, such as data creation and conversion, verification of data sources and accuracy, as well as documentation (metadata)
• Creation of custom mapping products
• Assisting with system and application configurations, deployments, testing and maintenance
• Supporting operational units with data gathering and verification
• Assisting GIS users with software, licensing and system access inquiries and issues
• Learning other skills fundamental to operating a high-functioning GIS environment.
• Work on other projects and perform related duties as required
  

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completion of a degree or diploma program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, or related field
• 2 years of professional experience relating to GIS
• Strong computer literacy in the Microsoft Windows environment
• Previous experience working within an operational GIS environment
• Familiarity with GIS data management best practices across the entire data lifecycle â€" from collection, conversions, storage and sharing, to quality control and long-term data preservation
• Appreciation of and commitment to implementing and following data management, design and service standards
• Familiarity with utility, infrastructure and architectural data, in various analog and digital formats
• Ability to address common client requests in a timely fashion and troubleshoot the more complex issues using available resources
• Great organizational skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Proactive, willing to seek out information or guidance if there is ambiguity
• Strong attention to detail and error-free content
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with a variety of clients on campus
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional attitude
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form
• Knowledge of IT service management workflows will be beneficial to this position
• Positive attitude towards learning skills required to be successful in this position
• This position requires a general knowledge of the university, its culture and operating procedures
• ITIL certification an asset
  

Application Deadline: May 22, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.