Information Management Specialist – Senior
Pay Rate: Flexible
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Contract Length: 12 Months, Onsite
We at Raise are hiring right now for one of our Clients. If you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.
Responsibilities:
· Maintain the 911 road network by collecting, synthesizing, compiling, and distributing data gathered from different sources in various formats into the central standardized GIS repository.
· Provide application support and troubleshooting relating to the maintenance, refresh and transformation of GIS data including resolving issues related to a suite of GIS applications and databases, developing and running SQL queries, etc
· Develop enhancements to GIS related software, databases, processes, tools and client products including but not limited to automation, data quality assurance processes, software and database upgrades, database performance etc
· Conduct complex analysis of GIS related data and provide visual representation, reporting and dashboards to show operational trends and performance metrics
· Lead and support GIS related initiatives including but not limited to technical advice and support on infrastructure life cycle management, ArcGIS upgrades, data standardization, NG 911 readiness, etc
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Technical Skills: 50%
• Sound knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) principles, practices, spatial standards and procedures
• Knowledge of enterprise GIS application technology, spatial database application software, database management system and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of internal and external data sources and related standards to facilitate the efficient use and exchange of data
• GIS knowledge and current data standards
• Extensive functioning knowledge of ArcGIS and GIS related database, standards
• Review, understand and develop programming code and languages and database (ie SQL, Access, Xbase, Dbase etc)
• Experience with code enhancements to existing features and new features as per approved requirements and design direction
• Ability to provide realistic work estimates to support project planning
• Ability to capture business requirements and update business rules based on the requirements
• Ability to create custom GIS and mapping reports and dashboards as required
• Ability to conduct testing, integration, and deployment of the developed changes across the environment
Project Management, Leadership and Organizational Skills – 40%
• Proven planning, organizational and project management skills to lead and manage GIS projects and provide input on priorities
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills to provide direction, technical leadership and guidance to staff
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex problems, develop innovative solutions and interpret and assess industry best practices
• Experience in preparing documentation, reports, correspondence, training materials, hold discussions and meetings
• Experience in presenting formal and informal training sessions to end users
• Good consultation and facilitation skills to determine client needs, facilitate discussions about GIS issues, promote adherence to standards and provide advice
• Good influencing and relationship management skills to manage perceptions and expectations of clients, assess and manage resistance to change, and achieve consensus among clients with differing needs/interests
• Experience in working on multiple projects at the same time
• Experience in working on multi-year projects
Communication Skills – 10%
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A demonstrated team player with a proven track record for meeting deadline
MUST HAVES:
• Sound knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) principles, practices, spatial standards and procedures
• Extensive functioning knowledge of ArcGIS and GIS related database, standards
• Knowledge of internal and external data sources and related standards to facilitate the efficient use and exchange of data
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