Geospatial Strategist
About the role
Requisition ID: 23286 Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept. Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent & 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP/CIPP Salary Information: $93,764.58 - $114,097.62 annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure Application Close: 17/08/2026JOB SUMMARY The Geospatial Analytics, Technology and Solutions unit is responsible for Geographic Information System (GIS) and Data Management programs and services, including Geographic Information System (GIS), Zoning Information System (ZIS) activities, Water and Wastewater Distribution Network, Engineering Information Centre, Central Registry (Composite Utilities) and Data Management, Cartography, Web GIS, Visualization and Analytics services. You are responsible for planning and leading highly complex geospatial projects involving multiple stakeholders, serving as a corporate geospatial/GIS data expert, and promoting and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities to apply advanced geospatial analytics and share geospatial data.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of 4 year university degree in geomatics, computer science, data science, geoscience or other related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience working with geospatial data collection, interpretation and analysis, including demonstrated experience as a technical leader and subject matter expert.KNOWLEDGE
Geospatial/Big Data concepts, theories, principles and methodologies, including visualization
Data governance and data management practices
Data analytic models and frameworks
Geospatial (GIS/Big Data) applications, spatial analysis and related geospatial technologies and tools, including programming skills
Statistics
Business Intelligence tools (ie. Insights, Power BI)
Strong knowledge of modelling tools, including 3D
Project management techniques
Tools and methods for reviewing data in relational database management systems including querying, graphing, editing
Tools and techniques used in predictive modelling
Applicable regulations and legislation including the Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, AODA, MFIPPA
General knowledge of corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to web publishing (multiple formats, accessibility)
Web content management solutions
Techniques used in contracting, particularly those relating to the preparation of Requests for Proposal and the evaluation of resultant submissions
Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with management, staff, elected officials and other external stakeholders
Problem-solving skills
Research and analytical skills
Time management skills
Work effectively as a leader or team member in a multi-disciplinary technical environment
Good relationship building and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with others in possibly confrontational situations
Goal oriented and self-motivated
Detail-oriented
Organized
Collaborative
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .
About City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.
Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.
Similar Jobs
Geospatial Strategist
About the role
Requisition ID: 23286 Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept. Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent & 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP/CIPP Salary Information: $93,764.58 - $114,097.62 annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure Application Close: 17/08/2026JOB SUMMARY The Geospatial Analytics, Technology and Solutions unit is responsible for Geographic Information System (GIS) and Data Management programs and services, including Geographic Information System (GIS), Zoning Information System (ZIS) activities, Water and Wastewater Distribution Network, Engineering Information Centre, Central Registry (Composite Utilities) and Data Management, Cartography, Web GIS, Visualization and Analytics services. You are responsible for planning and leading highly complex geospatial projects involving multiple stakeholders, serving as a corporate geospatial/GIS data expert, and promoting and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities to apply advanced geospatial analytics and share geospatial data.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of 4 year university degree in geomatics, computer science, data science, geoscience or other related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience working with geospatial data collection, interpretation and analysis, including demonstrated experience as a technical leader and subject matter expert.KNOWLEDGE
Geospatial/Big Data concepts, theories, principles and methodologies, including visualization
Data governance and data management practices
Data analytic models and frameworks
Geospatial (GIS/Big Data) applications, spatial analysis and related geospatial technologies and tools, including programming skills
Statistics
Business Intelligence tools (ie. Insights, Power BI)
Strong knowledge of modelling tools, including 3D
Project management techniques
Tools and methods for reviewing data in relational database management systems including querying, graphing, editing
Tools and techniques used in predictive modelling
Applicable regulations and legislation including the Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, AODA, MFIPPA
General knowledge of corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to web publishing (multiple formats, accessibility)
Web content management solutions
Techniques used in contracting, particularly those relating to the preparation of Requests for Proposal and the evaluation of resultant submissions
Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with management, staff, elected officials and other external stakeholders
Problem-solving skills
Research and analytical skills
Time management skills
Work effectively as a leader or team member in a multi-disciplinary technical environment
Good relationship building and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with others in possibly confrontational situations
Goal oriented and self-motivated
Detail-oriented
Organized
Collaborative
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .
About City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.
Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.