GIS Analyst

Position Details

• Job Title: GIS Analyst
• Location: Welland
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hourly Rate: $37.59 – $39.55
• Department: IT & Digital Services
• Category: Strategy & Innovation
• Subcategory: Data, Analytics & GIS
• Work Location: On-Site

About the City of Welland

At the City of Welland, we're continuously rewriting our story. Not because we don't know where we're going, but because we are constantly reaching for new heights, engaging in new approaches, and pursuing what many believe to be unattainable or too ambitious. At the City of Welland, we're not satisfied with the status quo. And we're certainly not satisfied with doing things simply because that's how they were done in the past.

We expect our population to increase to over 80,000 in the next 20 years, and serving a diverse, growing community requires strategic thinkers, norm breakers, and passionate civil servants. In Niagara, Welland's growth leads every other municipality, and the City is becoming the region's heartbeat. So, we invite you to author your chapter and contribute to the overall body of work the City of Welland is creating. At the City of Welland, your ideas are nurtured, your input is invited, a healthy work-life balance is available, and most importantly, your voice will make a difference. So, if that sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you. We're ready when you are.

About the Position

The GIS Analyst shall provide support in the planning, maintenance, implementation, and evolution of the corporate GIS system. The incumbent will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating corporate GIS data sets and spatial asset inventories, and producing cartographic, analytical, and web-based products for city departments and external organizations. Responsibilities will also include GPS field data collection, rigorous quality control and quality assurance of GIS data sets, as well as adherence to existing policies, procedures, and standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertake data collection, creation, and distribution for a range of spatial asset and tabular data inventories.
• Updating and maintenance of a wide range of corporate spatial data sets (including parcel fabric, address database, and infrastructure). This may involve researching historical plans and drawings.
• Updating and transforming GIS datasets from CAD drawings and various other sources.
• Scanning, filing, and linking of documents to GIS.
• Provide spatial analysis and information products in support of various business unit operations and service delivery.
• Provide and assist with technical support in the form of troubleshooting errors and performance issues.
• Participate in the design, development, documentation, enhancement, and implementation of a range of GIS applications (including web applications).
• Provide programming, scripting and SQL query writing for a wide range of applications.
• Ensure rigorous quality control is maintained for data collected, converted, or acquired.
• Assist with GIS-related training and the development of associated support materials.
• Assist in the adherence of policies, guidelines, procedures, and standards as they relate to spatial data.
• Prepare custom and standard maps, web application, reports, and presentations for a variety of clients.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, consultants and internal clients as assigned.
• GPS field data collection when required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What you need to Succeed

• Minimum two (2) year Diploma from a Community College of Applied Arts and Technology and a graduate certificate or diploma in GIS.
• Two (2) years practical GIS work experience, including database skills, spatial data analysis, cartographic design, web application development, and analytical products within a municipal setting.
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license.
• Professional standing with OACETT and/or GISCI (or eligible for certification) would be an asset.
• Practical knowledge of GIS software including Esri ArcGIS suite of software, Manifold Systems, AutoCAD, MS SQL Server, and MS Access.
• Working knowledge of and experience with GIS best practices, spatial analysis techniques, and cartographic layout and design principles.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Online web maps and application development.
• Experience with SQL query-writing, Visual Basic, Python, and Esri’s Model Builder for writing scripts to automate GIS tasks.
• Knowledge of data modeling and spatial database design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills including the ability to multi-task.
• Aptitude for complex problem solving and troubleshooting.

Salary and Benefit Information

The hourly wage range for this full-time, unionized position is $37.59 – $39.55 (2026 rates)

Why Choose Welland?

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How to Apply

Submit a current application which includes a current cover letter and resume.