GIS Specialist II, Transportation

Bring your GIS expertise to a role where your work will directly support the future of our transportation network. Reporting to the Transportation Programming Coordinator, the GIS Specialist II turns complex geospatial information into practical solutions that support infrastructure planning, asset management, operations, and service delivery. You’ll collaborate with teams across Transportation Engineering and Operations to understand evolving business and operational needs, strengthen how transportation information is managed and shared, and identify opportunities to make data more accessible, integrated, and valuable. Your expertise will enable informed decision-making and support the effective planning and long-term management of our transportation network.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain transportation geospatial information, including data assets, models, business rules and documentation, ensuring information is accurate, reliable, accessible and fit for purpose
• Establish and enhance data quality practices, standards and governance to support the consistency, integrity and long-term sustainability of transportation information
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business and operational needs, analyze workflows and recommend practical geospatial solutions that support transportation programs and service delivery
• Develop, maintain and improve GIS applications, maps, dashboards, visualizations, reports and other geospatial products and services that support operational processes, infrastructure planning and evidence-based decision-making.
• Perform complex spatial analysis and modelling and integrate geospatial information with related systems and datasets to improve the accessibility, usability and consistency of information
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on GIS best practices, standards, capabilities and information management, while supporting stakeholders in the effective use of geospatial tools and services
• Mentor and coach staff and support knowledge sharing, helping build geospatial knowledge and capabilities across Transportation Engineering and Operations
• Research emerging GIS technologies, practices and industry trends, evaluate their potential value and recommend improvements that support evolving departmental priorities and long-term needs
• Collaborate with Corporate GIS, Information Technology Services and departmental teams to support system integration and ensure geospatial information and solutions align with corporate standards and practices 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Technical degree or diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or a related field, combined with a minimum of five years of related GIS experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Extensive knowledge of geospatial information management principles, practices and technologies
• Experience with Esri GIS products and technologies
• Knowledge of transportation infrastructure and related business processes
• Experience analyzing business requirements and defining effective geospatial information solutions, and managing GIS projects and initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and automate GIS products, applications and services using appropriate tools and techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex technical and business challenges
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship and coaching and promote effective GIS practices and knowledge sharing
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing requirements, tight timelines and operational demands while continuing to deliver results
• Professional certification related to geospatial information management or GIS, such as GISP or Esri certification, is considered an asset

Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta.  Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.  

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage    
  • Health and wellness spending account    
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement and pension programs  
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.  

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.