The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Geographical & Information Technology Services Department is looking for a dedicated GIS Developer to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

The GIS Developer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, integrations, and spatial data solutions that support municipal operations and public services. This role works collaboratively with departments across the organization to deliver innovative GIS-based tools, automate business processes, and integrate spatial data into corporate systems to support informed decision-making.

The GIS Developer plays a key role in maintaining mission-critical GIS infrastructure and advancing the City’s strategic initiatives through modern geospatial technologies, automation, and system integrations.

Main Responsibilities Include

GIS Application Development

Project Management and Alignment Business Systems Integration & Automations GIS Data Management and Support GIS Operational Support GIS Enterprise Environment Maintenance & Support Support and participation of regional emergency events through GPREP

GIS is a dynamic environment with constant demands. It is breaking out of its traditional space by becoming more consumer-friendly. Organizations are leveraging the power of GIS not only for everyday business but also as a tool for providing information to consumers. This evolution offers new challenges and opportunities in GIS that you can be a part of.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Degree or diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field. Five (5) or more years of experience developing and supporting enterprise GIS applications and integrations. Experience working in a municipal government or public sector environment is considered an asset.

Technical Skills

Experience with ESRI technologies including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and web GIS applications. Experience with maintaining an on-premise ArcGIS Enterprise environment including Portal/Server admin, installation and updating of software, and responsibilities of GIS Enterprise virtual machine infrastructure. Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, and REST APIs. Experience with FME and GIS automation workflows. Knowledge of relational databases and spatial databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle, etc.). Familiarity with cloud, web services, and enterprise application integrations. Understanding of GIS data standards, governance, and security best practices.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Strong customer service orientation with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. The ability to respond to out of hours regional emergency events as a City GIS representative in GPREP. Team collaboration focus with a positive mindset. A sense of humor to share with the organization.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 35 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary range of $51.57 to $66.65 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.