Sr. GIS Analyst (6-Month Contract)

at  Valley Fiber

Do you want to work for a company that’s making a difference in Manitoba? You can be part of building a superior internet service for Manitobans with Valley Fiber Ltd. Valley Fiber Ltd is a full-service company offering dedicated fiber optic internet, TV, and digital phone for people across the province. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for talented people to join us!
We are looking for a GIS Analyst to join our team for a 6-month contract with the possibility of an extension. This position reports to the Director of Planning & Engineering.

What We Offer :

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Staff discounts on internet service and at select local businesses

• Opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility, and

  advancement

• Opportunities to work on big projects that have a lasting impact on the daily life

  of Manitobans

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the GIS team in providing support for data conversion, systems

  integration, and system development/implementation

• Support and design mobile applications, web-based GIS applications

  (mobile & desktop) utilizing the existing GIS Enterprise system

• Troubleshoot GIS technology and data issues, problem analysis and

  integration and solution development

• ETL processes and data modeling (As-built migration, and infrastructure

  information)

• Manipulate and integrate corporate data within a relational database

  management system in an enterprise environment

• Perform quality control procedures to maintain quality and accuracy

• Automated geo-spatial processes using Python scripting, Model builder
• Structured Query Language (SQL), ArcObjects, Java and HTML5 experience
• Adopt industry standard data management practices
• Use GIS concepts, principles, and methods to analyze systems and data

• Research Geo-spatial technology to help develop methods to benefit the

  decision-making process that will result in the quality of life for city residents

• Maintain the enterprise database to ensure stored information is available

  when required by stakeholders

• Infrastructure data capture from as-built drawings and mobile techniques

• Integration of geo-spatial data via web-based delivery using on-site and/or

  cloud software

• Sound knowledge of smart data capture processes, techniques, and

  devices

• Prepare process mapping and workflow documentation for GIS activities

  and general business analysis

• Maintain close working relationships with internal and external contacts

Who You Are:

• 2 or 3 year Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems
• 6-8 years of experience in a collaborative Geo-spatial system and tools

• Experienced in troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue

  resolution

• Specialized knowledge of GIS sub-disciplines including data analysis, data

  standards, cartographic product development, data, and surveying /mapping

• Strong understanding of GIS and its applications using ArcGIS product suite

  (ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD software, FME and SQL query language

• Ability to work comfortably with Python scripting

• High level of interpersonal skill and diplomacy to interact with internal and

  external clients

• Demonstrated problem solving skills, ability to work independently under

  general supervision

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact both inside and outside the

  team

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work on internal systems for long periods of time
• Ability to work overtime as workload requires

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please send resume to hr@valleyfiber.ca.
Valley Fiber does not discriminate against individuals who have a disability or based on their culture, nationality, ethnicity, gender, or religion. Valley Fiber strongly encourages individuals from minority-groups to apply and is willing to reasonably accommodate where possible

• Assist the GIS team in providing support for data conversion, system