Geospatial Analyst

The City of Calgary

• $91K — $122K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • A 2-year diploma in Applied GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Geomatics or a related field (5 years experience) OR a degree in related field (3 years experience).
  • Intermediate proficiency in ArcGIS Pro (Network and Spatial Analyst) and ArcGIS Online.
  • Understanding of spatial geodatabases, FME, and/or ESRI ModelBuilder.
  • Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Acquire and optimize geospatial datasets for business units and corporate use.
  • Design and execute geospatial analyses and reporting for clients.
  • Develop cartographic products and provide geospatial solutions.
  • Conduct research related to public safety and community services.
  • Deliver location-driven solutions for emergency response.
  • Research geospatial technologies to solve community safety issues.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options including potential for remote work.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of geospatial projects.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments.
Full Job Description
As a Geospatial Analyst, you will work with a variety of teams and clients to deliver geospatial services and resolve cross-corporate geospatial issues for the Community Services Department. Primary duties include:
  • Acquire, maintain, and optimize business unit and corporate geospatial datasets.
  • Provide geospatial solutions by designing geospatial processes, developing and executing geospatial analysis and reporting, providing cartographic products, conducting public safety industry research and solution identification, and writing support reports and documentation.
  • Provide a variety of desktop and web based mobile platform solutions for various internal clients across community services.
  • Research, develop, and offer location-driven solutions for emergency response and community services.
  • Resolve business issues by researching geospatial technologies related to community safety, emergency preparedness, prevention, response, recovery and mitigation; learn industry trends and document research information with others.
Qualifications
  • A completed 2 year diploma in Applied GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Geomatics or a related field and at least 5 years of related experience; OR
  • A degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Geomatics, or a related field and at least 3 years of related experience.
  • An intermediate level of proficiency in ArcGIS Pro (Network and Spatial Analyst) and ArcGIS Online and associated tools/applications.
  • An intermediate level understanding and use of spatial geodatabases and knowledge of Safe software's Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) and/or Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ModelBuilder is required.
  • The successful applicant will demonstrate strong organizational and collaborative skills, along with excellent communication and problem solving.
Pre-employment Requirements
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
  • This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Position and Pay Information
  • Business Unit: Community Strategies
  • Union: CUPE Local 38
  • Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
  • Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $44.01 - 58.82 per hour
  • Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
  • Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
  • Location: 315 10 Avenue SE
  • Audience: Internal/External
  • Apply By: October 20, 2026
  • Job ID: 315316

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