SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• Enhanced ability to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of partners, including senior management, staff, and consultants
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical and strategic information to various business partners
• Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with both internal and external partners
• Strategic thinker who can translate broad corporate goals into actionable geospatial data and analytics initiatives
• Sound judgment with the ability to make effective decisions in complex, high-impact situations, often with incomplete information
• Utilize strong project management skills, methods, and techniques effectively
• Demonstrate experience leading and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams
• Utilize proven planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, training and/or education in Geomatics Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Earth Sciences, or a related field
• Education and/or training in geodesy and mapping concepts, geography, statistics and technical writing
• Relevant leadership experience in a complex environment
• Experience with large-scale geospatial data management, including data lifecycle, quality assurance, and maintenance
• Experience developing and implementing geospatial analytics programs and deriving actionable insights from spatial data
• Experience establishing and overseeing data governance frameworks and enterprise geospatial data and mapping standard

• Provide strategic leadership to the Geospatial Standards and Partnerships team in developing, communicating, and advocating for enterprise-wide geospatial data standards, policies, and best practices
• Guide teams in developing and delivering impactful geospatial reports, dashboards, and analytical products that translate complex spatial data into actionable intelligence for decision-makers
• Develop and implement strategic plans and annual work programs for the Enterprise Geospatial Data and Analytics portfolio, ensuring alignment with departmental and broader City-wide objectives
• Lead the identification and assessment of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in geospatial data management and advanced analytics, recommending strategic adoptions to enhance City capabilities
• Determine key priorities and effectively allocate resources across the data coordination, standards, and analytics teams to maximize impact and achieve defined outcomes
• Draft and recommend high-level policies, procedures, and service delivery models related to geospatial data, analytics, and governance, ensuring they support corporate needs and values
• Monitor compliance with external regulations (for example, Next Generation 9-1-1 requirements) and internal policies related to geospatial data, ensuring the City’s data meets all necessary standards
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with managers and leaders across various City departments to understand their geospatial data and analytical needs and ensure service alignment

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, training and/or education in Geomatics Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Earth Sciences, or a related field
• Education and/or training in geodesy and mapping concepts, geography, statistics and technical writing
• Relevant leadership experience in a complex environment
• Experience with large-scale geospatial data management, including data lifecycle, quality assurance, and maintenance
• Experience developing and implementing geospatial analytics programs and deriving actionable insights from spatial data
• Experience establishing and overseeing data governance frameworks and enterprise geospatial data and mapping standards