GIS and Data Visualization Technologist

Position Details

• Job Details: Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329)
• Posting Status: Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
• Closing Date: November 3, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
• Department: Spatial Solutions

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Spatial Solutions, the GIS and Data Visualization Technologist is responsible for addressing day-to-day service requests and providing project support related to the development, implementation, and support of enterprise data solutions using a variety of software applications, including ESRI ArcGIS and Microsoft tools. The primary focus of this position is to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of spatial and non-spatial data systems within the Town. This includes creating and managing datasets, producing custom cartographic and analytical products, and supporting application development and data visualization using tools such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, and related technologies. The role also involves ensuring data quality through established QA/QC processes, maintaining accurate documentation, and delivering high-quality customer service. The successful candidate will contribute to business solutions by gathering user requirements, supporting project management activities, and providing training and technical support to end users.

Job Responsibilities

Business Solutions & Visualization

• Support the creation of business requirements and user needs for clients; assist senior staff in the specification, design, development, installation, testing, and documentation of applications.
• Design and prepare custom cartographic products, spatial data products, and graphics such as maps, charts, and plans to client specifications using manual and digital techniques.
• Develop, create, and maintain simple spatial and non-spatial datasets, ensuring that all data meets quality requirements.
• Perform data analysis and visualization tasks using tools such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, Power BI, and other applications as required.
• Assist in application development activities, including the design, development, implementation, and use of applications, tools, technologies, concepts, and methodologies such as GIS.
• Support business activities in the creation and management of data, information, and analytics using a variety of software applications and tools.
• Use scripting and automation tools such as Python, ArcPy, and Arcade to streamline workflows, enhance data processing, and support application development.

Quality Assurance and Control

• Document and maintain information management processes and metadata for new and updated datasets.
• Provide data through timely delivery of routinely scheduled updates to clients, ITS staff, consultants, and vendors to ensure informational needs are met.
• Promote quality within software applications by applying QA/QC standards and procedures and participating in the development of new standards and procedures as required.

Liaison, Communications and Customer Service

• Assist with or conduct user training as part of project or process implementation, as well as regularly scheduled system training.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date process, procedural, and how-to documentation, and follow document management best practices using SharePoint and other content management software to keep corporate and departmental information current.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve concerns while ensuring that services meet Town customer service standards.
• Provide complete and timely support to Commission end users and ensure they have a thorough understanding of technologies as they apply to their positions.

Project & Administrative Management Support

• Provide project management support as part of project teams, including documenting meeting minutes, monitoring action items, preparing project communications, and using digital tools to improve project documentation, information management, and team coordination.
• Maintain key departmental information on the internet and intranet.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a three-year diploma or degree in Technology Management, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of one year of experience working with GIS and developing cartographic and analytic products, including web services and applications, user requirements, and/or spatial information management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• GIS certification or successful completion of a Planning Technician Program or related courses is an asset.
• Experience working with relational database systems and spatial databases, including database standards, design, and data models.
• Experience working with QA/QC principles and identifying data integrity issues.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated computer skills using applications such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, and Microsoft tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GIS principles and application development using GIS software and techniques.
• Knowledge of relational database systems, data creation methods and techniques, and product delivery design and production.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, ArcPy, Arcade, and other scripting tools.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Ability to implement new applications and apply new technologies with minimal guidance.

Dated October 20, 2026.