Hybrid Technical Specialist, Geographic Information System (GIS) (Senior Geomatics Developer) na Defence Construction Canada

The preferred location for this position is within the National Capital Region, but remote work will be considered.

The Senior Geomatics Developer will provide specialized programmer support to the design, development, implementation, and management of an enterprise data management system and information services to enable our Client- Partners in the Department of National Defence (DND) to manage their portfolio of real property.  The incumbent will have experience working with various spatial technologies, open-source GIS tools, SQL Server spatial databases and Microsoft Azure environments. The incumbent will communicate with stakeholders, define business requirements, considers technology options, recommend and implement solutions, perform testing, debugging and fixes, migrate data, and provide maintenance, support and training to the Client-Partners.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES 
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive: 
Primary

• Define, design and develop applications, systems and solutions, using ESRI ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online 
• Integrate and customize open-source GIS libraries such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, or MapLibre
• Develop and maintain RESTful services and web APIs for spatial data access
• Work with SQL Server spatial features and geodatabases to manage and query spatial data
• Optimize performance of spatial queries and map services
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design for web mapping applications
• Define scope and nature of work, and gather user needs information and business requirements
• Perform testing and find solutions to existing or potential problems
• Perform quality assurance/control, data management/analysis, maintenance, and functional enhancement activities
• Support and/or lead business development activitiesDevelop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
• Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
• Manage risk
   

Other

• Document systems, processes, applications, etc. and support the drafting of materials for communications, training and contracting 
• Support the development of corporate geospatial data standards, workflows and governance
• Other duties as assigned
   

SKILLS  
General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in GIS, data management and application development
• Experience with the lifecycle of enterprise data management and application development
• Proficiency with ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro)
• Experience with ESRI development environments such as Experience Builder and/or Calcite Design System
• Experience with Typescript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JS frameworks
• Experience with REST APIs, GeoJSON, and web services
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server spatial types, T-SQL, and geodatabase design
• Working knowledge of coordinate systems and geographical projections
• Preference for experience with open-source GIS tools (Leaflet, GDAL, QGIS, etc.), Python (e.g., ArcPy, Flask, Django), FME, PostGIS, or GeoServer
• Project and risk management principles and tools, including use of Azure DevOps and source control systems such as Git, SVN or TFS
• Knowledge of real property lifecycle and asset/facility management preferred
   

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in geomatics/GIS, computer  science or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent.
• Preferred: university degree in computer science, software engineering, geomatics/GIS and/or additional training in software development, process analysis, project management or business analysis
   

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Apply project and risk management techniques
   

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Provide functional direction and advice to employees and the Client-Partners
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment with occasional travel
• Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment
   

Check out the benefits

Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth – and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages. In your role, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.

Your package will include:

• Public service pension
• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership)
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
• Telus Virtual Health Care
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks
• Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program 
• Deluxe travel benefit plans
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans