Senior Programmer Analyst - GIS

Position Details

Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands | 911 Division

The 911 Division is seeking an experienced and detail oriented Senior Programmer Analyst (GIS) to support the province wide 911 service and enhancements related. Reporting to the Director of the 911 Division, this position will work closely with existing GIS resources to capture, process, and integrate civic addressing data provided by communities across the province. The successful candidate will play a key role in processing civic addressing submissions, ensuring data completeness, accuracy, and readiness for use within the NG911 environment. Using ESRI GIS technologies including ESRI ArcGIS tools, ESRI ArcGIS Server technology, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online, this role will support data validation and quality assurance processes to help prepare, implement and maintain a NG911 service in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Screening Criteria

1. Undergraduate Degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Geomatics, Geography or related field (equivalencies will be considered)
2. 4-5 years’ experience in the design, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of innovative GIS solutions using ESRI GIS technologies (i.e. ArcGIS tools, ArcGIS Server technology, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online)
3. Experience in digital base mapping and emergency zone mapping with an understanding of civic addressing requirements that support a 911 service (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of various ESRI GIS technologies (i.e. ArcGIS tools, ArcGIS Server technology, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online)
2. Knowledge of civic addressing requirements (asset)
3. Ability to effectively exchange information
4. Ability to collaborate within a team environment
5. Analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Stakeholder engagement skills
7. Attention to detail
8. Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Tanya Vokey, Technology Analyst – GIS, at tvokey@gov.nl.ca

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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
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• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.