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 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.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com