Information Management Specialist 10142
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- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- A demonstrated team player with a proven track record for meeting deadline
- 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