Geomatics Analyst

**Department Information** -------------------------- The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents – their businesses and communities. **Job Information** ------------------- The Geomatics Analyst is located in Inuvik and reports to the Manager, Data and Information. The Geomatics Analyst is responsible for the development and implementation of GIS projects for the Regulatory Division and ITI and supports GNWT-wide GIS projects more broadly through the position's collaboration with ISSS. The Analyst operates in a complex multijurisdictional environment that includes Indigenous governments with self-government authorities, federal regulators, interdepartmental GNWT partners, and private industry. The position ensures information systems and data practices remain compliant with multiple statutes, agreements, and regulatory frameworks. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** * Knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, geography, cartographic design and graphic design principals for effective communication of thematic content * Knowledge of at least one of the following Geographic Information Systems and related software applications: Esri, Maplnfo, Caris, Manifold, QGIS, SDE * Knowledge of Extraction Translate Load (ETL) software: FME * Knowledge of one or more of the following scripting environments: python, java, iron python, VB Script * Knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS), at least one of the following: MS Access, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Postgre SQL, MySQL Lite * Knowledge of at least one of the following remote Sensing Software applications: ERDAS Imagine, Envi, PCI Geomatica * Knowledge of principles and practices of project management to plan, organize and coordinate the activities of a project team that includes contractors, related to information technology and information management systems * Knowledge of the software development lifecycle, as well as the various methodologies including predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) **Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:** Completion of a bachelor's degree in GIS, computer science, information management systems or a related field and three (3) years of directly relevant experience in GIS, remote sensing, cartography, database support, information management, information technology, or software implementation, administration, or project management. **GNWT Inquiries** ------------------ Inquiries Only: Inuvik HR Client Service Centre Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories 1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING BOX 1869 INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0 Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644 Fax (867) 678-6620 jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca Note: If you do not receive electronic notifi