GIS Database Administrator
About the role
Core Functions:
The GIS Database Administrator is responsible for transitioning the organization’s geospatial data into an authoritative central spatial data repository and for its long-term maintenance. The incumbent provides oversight of the GIS data environment architecture, including a maintenance and a publication environment.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Develop enterprise-wide geodatabase schemas including definitions, integrity rules, attribute rules, coordinate systems, topology, versioning, and multi-user database management.
- Create computerized automations, such as an ETL (Extract Transfer Load) process, to facilitate data maintenance and publication.
- Support departments with GIS data and geodatabase design.
- Define approaches for continuous technical improvement, improved data management and related processes and tools.
- Liaising with departments, communities, and outside agencies regarding GIS data management requests, needs, and initiatives.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the current GIS technology architecture, proactively recommend and develop efficiency opportunities.
- Provide input on strategic planning and priorities and implement action plans.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Convert, format and transition GIS data to the central spatial data repository.
- Develop, manage and maintain GIS databases, enterprise geodatabases and GIS data environment architecture.
- Managing database availability and performance including incident and problem management.
- Collaborate with Cree Nation Governments Information Technology (IT) professionals and provide GIS-related input and guidance .
- Develop and implement security measures when dealing with web services.
- Establish and assist with GIS system architecture design, best practices, integrations, and long-term plans.
Communication Responsibilities:
- Lead GIS projects to successful completion within budget and agreed timeframes and producing quality outcomes.
- Complete technical studies and write technical recommendations and reports.
- Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in identifying and evaluating GIS software/emerging technologies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert by clearly and effectively communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Other Responsibilities:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as required.
About Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government
The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) represents the approximately 20,000 Crees of Eeyou Istchee. The Cree Nation Government exercises governmental and administrative functions on behalf of the Cree Nation. Both have identical membership, board of directors, governing structures and are managed and operated as one.
The Cree Nation Head Office is located in the community of Nemaska, although there are also satellite offices in other communities and Montreal. The two offices of the Embassy of the Cree Nation, located in Ottawa and Quebec City, are instrumental in upholding the Cree Nation’s relations with the federal and provincial governments and providing technical support to its 10 departments.
As a Nation, we stand to protect our human rights including treaty rights and to promote our economic interests, while working to strengthen our political and cultural ties with Quebec, Canada, other First Nations as well as maintaining international relations.
GIS Database Administrator
About the role
Core Functions:
The GIS Database Administrator is responsible for transitioning the organization’s geospatial data into an authoritative central spatial data repository and for its long-term maintenance. The incumbent provides oversight of the GIS data environment architecture, including a maintenance and a publication environment.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Develop enterprise-wide geodatabase schemas including definitions, integrity rules, attribute rules, coordinate systems, topology, versioning, and multi-user database management.
- Create computerized automations, such as an ETL (Extract Transfer Load) process, to facilitate data maintenance and publication.
- Support departments with GIS data and geodatabase design.
- Define approaches for continuous technical improvement, improved data management and related processes and tools.
- Liaising with departments, communities, and outside agencies regarding GIS data management requests, needs, and initiatives.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the current GIS technology architecture, proactively recommend and develop efficiency opportunities.
- Provide input on strategic planning and priorities and implement action plans.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Convert, format and transition GIS data to the central spatial data repository.
- Develop, manage and maintain GIS databases, enterprise geodatabases and GIS data environment architecture.
- Managing database availability and performance including incident and problem management.
- Collaborate with Cree Nation Governments Information Technology (IT) professionals and provide GIS-related input and guidance .
- Develop and implement security measures when dealing with web services.
- Establish and assist with GIS system architecture design, best practices, integrations, and long-term plans.
Communication Responsibilities:
- Lead GIS projects to successful completion within budget and agreed timeframes and producing quality outcomes.
- Complete technical studies and write technical recommendations and reports.
- Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in identifying and evaluating GIS software/emerging technologies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert by clearly and effectively communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Other Responsibilities:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as required.
About Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government
The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) represents the approximately 20,000 Crees of Eeyou Istchee. The Cree Nation Government exercises governmental and administrative functions on behalf of the Cree Nation. Both have identical membership, board of directors, governing structures and are managed and operated as one.
The Cree Nation Head Office is located in the community of Nemaska, although there are also satellite offices in other communities and Montreal. The two offices of the Embassy of the Cree Nation, located in Ottawa and Quebec City, are instrumental in upholding the Cree Nation’s relations with the federal and provincial governments and providing technical support to its 10 departments.
As a Nation, we stand to protect our human rights including treaty rights and to promote our economic interests, while working to strengthen our political and cultural ties with Quebec, Canada, other First Nations as well as maintaining international relations.