Solutions Architect : GIS Implementation

Job Title: Solutions Architect : GIS Implementation
Job ID: 76295
Location: Calgary, Alberta

Overview:
One of our most respected clients within the power logistics industry is looking for a GIS Solution Architect to join its team on an initial 12-month contract based here in Calgary, Alberta.

What you will be doing:

• Investigate and diagnose technical problems related to GIS software, data, and workflows, using your analytical skills to identify root causes and implement appropriate solutions.
• Perform data analysis tasks, such as data querying, manipulation, and validation, to support GIS projects, data updates, and quality control efforts.
• Monitor GIS systems, networks, and servers to ensure optimal performance and proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Design and develop comprehensive GIS architectures that align with business requirements, taking into account scalability, performance, and security considerations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document detailed solution designs, including data models, system workflows, and integration points.
• Engage with clients to understand their GIS needs, provide technical guidance, and present innovative solutions that address their business challenges.
• Maintain and create technical documentation, including system designs, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions to facilitate the smooth implementation and operation of GIS solutions.
• Assist in testing and validating GIS software updates, patches, and new releases to ensure compatibility, functionality, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in GIS technology selection that will align with business objectives and requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables related to GIS solutions, and actively participate in project planning and execution.
• Stay updated with the latest GIS trends, technologies, and best practices, and actively contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to streamline GIS operations.

What you must have:

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Geospatial design and development experience: ArcGIS, FME, Migration standards, Python.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Geospatial technologies.
• Corporate IT roadmap oversight where GIS technology touches multiple corporate applications.
• Familiarity with multiple components of Microsoft, SAP, home grown outage application and CRM integrations.
• Adept at programming/scripting languages such as Python, FME, ArcGIS Configuration.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience with SQL Server and Oracle databases, Windows operating systems, client-server applications and n-tier technology.
• Strong ability to query, analyze and interpret data.
• Experience supporting and enhancing electrical utility engineering, field operational, asset management, dispatch, workforce management, Control Center or GIS systems.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with a minimum of 5 years work experience with one or more of the following:
• C++, C# .NET
• Python
• PowerShell
• JavaScript
• SQL or PL/SQL
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, is preferred.