GIS Analyst

Position Details

• Location: Orangeville
• Department: Corporate Services
• Contract Duration: Twelve-month contract (November 2026 - November 2027)
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Work Location: On-Site

Job opportunity

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position of GIS Analyst in the Corporate Services department (twelve-month contract position, 35 hours per week).

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (“Town”) offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community.

The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees’ success. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

Position description

This position supports the Town’s GIS initiatives by managing and analyzing spatial data, supporting enterprise GIS applications, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative geospatial solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and needs. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing GIS-based applications, including the Town’s Citywide enterprise application. Additionally, the GIS Analyst will serve as a system and application administrator for enterprise applications, ensuring seamless integration, performance optimization, and end user support.

Job duties

• Developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and data visualization tools for GIS and non-GIS datasets to support decision-making, awareness, and reporting needs;
• Designing and implementing GIS solutions that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency;
• Supporting enterprise GIS applications and systems to ensure reliability and performance, troubleshooting as needed;
• Creating automation tools and workflows to optimize processes and enhance geospatial solutions;
• Updating, maintaining, and analyzing spatial data within the GIS platform, ensuring data quality and accuracy;
• Collaborating with staff to gather spatial data requirements and perform normalization and validation;
• Processing and integrating datasets from diverse sources, such as mobile devices, aerial imagery, databases, and hardcopy formats;
• Working with the team to improve and maintain open data initiatives, promoting its adoption across departments;
• Providing user support and training on GIS tools, solutions, and applications;
• Administration and backend configuration of GIS systems, ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise applications;
• Collaborating on cross-functional projects to align GIS solutions with broader organizational goals;
• Maintaining documentation, including workflows, metadata, and training materials, for GIS and enterprise applications;
• Developing user guides and providing training sessions for staff to enhance GIS tool adoption and proficiency;
• Supporting ad hoc GIS tasks and projects as required to meet organizational goals;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field; or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent;
• Minimum four (4) years of progressive work experience in GIS analysis, application support, and solution development;
• Demonstrated practical experience with GIS technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Mobile, 3D Analyst, ArcSDE, Spatial Analyst, Model Builder, and Geocortex;
• Proven experience working with spatial databases (e.g., ArcSDE, SQL Server) and performing GIS data management, analysis, and integration;
• Experience in GIS solution design and implementation, including installation, configuration, and administration of GIS applications;
• Hands-on experience supporting and maintaining enterprise applications with GIS components, such as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or work order systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimization for business needs;
• Experience in system and application administration for enterprise applications is highly desirable;
• Experience developing GIS solutions, dashboards, web applications, or automation tools (e.g., Python scripts, FME workflows) to enhance organizational processes and improve data visualization and operational insights, and skilled in integrating GIS with applications such as Citywide, Command Center, Great Plains, and SharePoint;
• Proficiency in GIS principles, spatial data governance, and geodatabase management, knowledge of GIS methods, cartography, coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial analysis techniques;
• Competency in scripting and ETL tools such as Python, FME, or ModelBuilder, and familiarity with GIS-based web technologies (e.g., JavaScript APIs, ArcGIS Web AppBuilder);
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities;
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring data accuracy and reliability;
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders;
• Familiarity with enterprise application support, including system implementation, upgrades, and cross-system integrations.