Supervisor of GIS and Data Analytics
(Job ID# 2026.86)
Information Technology Services
Civic Centre (with opportunity for Hybrid)
35 hours per week (8:30am ¿ 4:30pm)
$120,234.60 - $140,657.48 Annually
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Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.¿
Position Purpose:
The Supervisor of GIS and Data Analytics provides leadership and direction while advancing the Town of Georgina's strategic plan. This role promotes and fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, engagement, and collaboration. Reporting to the Manager of ITS, the Supervisor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing the development and delivery of GIS-based solutions, data-driven analytical tools, and data management to support the organizational needs. For full details and qualifications, please see attached job description.
Minimum Qualifications
- Four-year University degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geomatics, GIS Environmental Management or related discipline.
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible GIS experience, including considerable experience managing GIS and related systems in a medium to large corporate environment, preferably in a municipal setting.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, and ability to manage a workload with constantly changing priorities and technologies.
- Valid class `G¿ Driver¿s license and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying the Job Title and Job ID#. Please apply by visiting the www.georgina.ca/careers no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. The assessment process may include a practical test and/or interview.
Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment
The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. Please be advised that this information will be treated in a confidential manner.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 (905) 476-4301
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Supervisor of GIS and Data Analytics
Department: Corporate Services
Division: Information Technology Services
Date Created: February 2020
Reports To: Manager of Information Technology Services
Direct Reports: Data Analyst - GIS
Employee Group: Management
The Supervisor of GIS and Data Analytics provides leadership and direction while advancing the Town of Georgina's strategic plan. This role promotes and fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, engagement, and collaboration. Reporting to the Manager of ITS, the Supervisor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing the development and delivery of GIS-based solutions, data-driven analytical tools, and data management to support the organizational needs.
In particular, the Supervisor provides leadership in solution recommendations and configurations for the use of geospatial data and applications to support and enhance decision-making and integration with other Town of Georgina business systems and applications. He or she is responsible for the creation, maintenance and quality assurance of corporate geospatial data, map development and production, data and spatial analysis. Supervises and provides technical expertise to the IT corporate GIS team, ensuring they are provided with the right tools to complete their job responsibilities.
Strategic Planning Functions:
- Works with the IT management team to deliver on the Corporate Information Technology Strategic Plan
- Assists in managing the strategic planning of the Information Technology Services Division and carrying out business plans in accordance with management and Council approval/direction
ITS Administration Functions:
- The supervision of the GIS team, including assigning work, motivating, training, hiring and performance management.
- Provides leadership in the GIS Steering Committee and the GIS User group and is responsible for leading discussions and providing demonstrations of new and innovative software solutions involving GIS and data-driven technologies.
- Provide technical and advisory support in the creation and maintenance of the Town¿s corporate GIS data, ensuring adherence to corporate data collection policies, standards and data maintenance procedures.
- Oversees the development of spatial data integrity procedures and policies that are used to ensure the highest quality GIS data is being ingested into decision-making software for the Town.
- Provides leadership and technical advice on the development of GIS website mapping and applications to support the Town¿s external and internal websites.
- Advocates for the expansion of available open data sets from all Town departments.
- Represents the ITS Division in inter-departmental initiatives to ensure GIS technology and business processes are considered as a viable option for different business solutions; works with other departments to maintain corporate IT objectives
- Oversee geospatial support for the Corporation¿s Emergency and Continuity Management Program
- Primary contact with the Town¿s GIS and IT vendors in annual work planning and responsible for development/review of tasks
- Responsible for the acquisition and implementation of all Ortho-imagery, Lidar Data and derived Vector and Raster data.
- Responsible for the acquisition of the Town¿s digital parcel fabric data.
- Responsible for 3D modelling and visualization of GIS and related data for the Town.
- Represents GIS on Corporate/Regional teams and committees to ensure GIS is represented on any corporate or departmental projects requiring spatial data integration and location intelligence. Builds relationships internally and externally to increase understanding of GIS capabilities.
- Develops and implements a skills development program for increasing overall awareness and ability for Town staff to fully utilize available applications from the Town¿s GIS vendor.
- Provide visible and positive leadership to staff, developing and nurturing a work environment that is inclusive, respectful, and motivating for staff.
Human Resources Management & Team Leadership Responsibilities
- Participates in projects involving change management, process improvement and the use of business applications and technological tools.
- Oversees and directs the work of special projects personnel/staff, including monitoring work progress. Makes recommendations on the hiring of special projects personnel and/or consultants. Assists with recommendations regarding promotion, demotion and termination of special project staff.
- Ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation
- Enforces the Town¿s Health and Safety Program, procedures and best practices
- Implements, conducts, and ensures due diligence of all health and safety matters, including but not limited to training, risk assessments, workplace inspections, investigations, procedures and correcting hazards
Other Responsibilities
- Supports the Emergency Community Control Group, initiates and implements the activities assigned in the Corporate Emergency Plan to support response efforts during community emergencies
The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. The Town of Georgina reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.
Education and Training
- Four-year University degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geomatics, GIS Environmental Management or related discipline.
Experience
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible GIS experience, including considerable experience managing GIS and related systems in a medium to large corporate environment, preferably in a municipal setting.
- Advanced knowledge of GIS software and strong familiarity with relational database design as it applies to GIS software
- A firm understanding of database, networking and system administration concepts.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing high-level GIS strategic plans and managing integrated GIS and business solutions.
- Experience in business analysis, business process re-engineering and managing IT-related projects.
- Experience managing ESRIs ArcGIS software suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE) and the Geocortex platform.
- Experience in integrating GIS solutions with other business systems using FME.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project Management software.
Knowledge
- Good understanding of municipal and provincial legislative, regulatory and policy framework, and administrative functions and responsibilities
- Good understanding of IT security, network administration, data centre management, data governance, change management and project management
- Knowledge of land information requirements, field data collection systems and relevant municipal processes and policies.
- Knowledge of industry standard practices, guidelines, benchmarks, and safety policies and procedures
Competencies
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, and ability to manage a workload with constantly changing priorities and technologies.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to facilitate meetings, including agenda and minutes preparation.
- Valid Class `G¿ Driver¿s license and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business;
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment while also working well independently as required.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Normal office conditions;
- Ability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings/events as necessary.
