Gis Business Analyst

Requisition ID: 11929
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Information Technology Services
Branch: Applications Management Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $79,810.64 - $97,111.56 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Information Technology
Application Close: 20/03/2024
JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of Information Technology Services is to create business value by providing innovative and strategic technology solutions for the business operations of the City of Ottawa.
You are responsible for: providing business expertise to an assigned client portfolio regarding the City's Geographical Information System (GIS) and its integrations. This position entails performing advanced GIS technical tasks such as researching, advising, documenting, configuring, integrating, testing, supporting various initiatives related to the Corporate Esri GIS including a GIS spatial integration to the Maximo Enterprise Asset Management application.
Knowledge/experience with the following would be an asset:
• Esri ArcGIS Server 10.8.1 using Oracle SDE Database version 19
• Esri GIS database Replication Architecture (1 way and 2 way)
• ArcMap, ArcCatalog
• ArcGIS Pro
• Map Services, Web Services
• ArcGIS Online
• Maximo Enterprise Asset Management
• IBM Spatial
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 3 year post-secondary education in business administration or related discipline, or a field that is relevant to the job (e.g. Geography in the GIS group).
Minimum of 5 years of experience; experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application or Enterprise GIS application in a municipal environment is preferred.

• For GIS: Business experience in specific areas of the organization's business lines such as public works, urban planning, engineering, environmental studies, public health, emergency services, or transportation.

KNOWLEDGE

• ERP or Enterprise GIS application and configuration tools
• System methodologies including requirements definition, functional design, implementation
• Project management methodologies
• Quality assurance procedures
• Business analysis practices and techniques, and report writing techniques
• Application administration

FOR GIS:

• Business practices in specific areas of the organization's business lines such as public works, urban planning, engineering, environmental studies, public health, emergency services, or transportation.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, ESRI software and emerging GIS technologies is desirable

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Work well in a team environment
• Exercise independent judgment, and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively with end users, verbal and written
• Estimate work and keep within tight timeframes
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, graphics, word processing and data retrieval applications
• Strong client service focus
• Ability to deal with multiple demands
• Flexibility

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.