GIS Specialist

• A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography or Architecture with a minimum of five (5) years of working experience in a similar position

Or

• Master’s degree in Geography, Cartography or Architecture with a minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a similar position.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Division Manager Planning, the GIS Specialist will perform the following duties: 

• Identifying and advising on appropriate geo-spatial data innovations and technologies;
• Supporting in designing and developing geospatial database;
• Working in collaboration with respective staff to perform geospatial analysis, provide training and technical support to digitize appropriate thematic geospatial information;
• Managing a centralized geospatial database system and operations;
• Compiling data for statistics to incorporate into documents and reports;
• Advising the institution on appropriate online and mobile maps for public and commercial consumption. Facilities’ maintenance, facilities use business case development, facilities; utilization market outreach and fresh produce quality control.

• Extensive knowledge of spatial data infrastructure;
• Working knowledge of GIS software (plotters, GPS devises, Digitizers);
• Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages and WEB GIS;
• Solid knowledge of computer;
• Database and Management Information System;
• Experience in coordination exercises and data management;
• Ability to be a good listener;
• Possess good documentation attributes and skills;
• Oral and Written communication skills;
• Fluent in English and/or French