Senior Geographic Information System Analyst
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Geographic Software Developer to support the development, integration, and maintenance of GIS-enabled web applications and supporting infrastructure within a secure environment. This role combines full-stack software development, geospatial systems expertise, and Linux-based deployment practices. The successful candidate will work closely with systems analysts, engineers, and operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable geospatial solutions. This is a proactive recruitment initiative, with potential start dates in the coming weeks or months, contingent on contract award.
Requirements
- College diploma or University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of recent geospatial software development and maintenance experience
- Demonstrated experience performing at least six (6) of the following: GIS web application and database development, Source code control, versioning, and branching, Solution design and technical advisory support, Database and web model/schema design, Network design and traffic flow documentation, Application testing and data validation, Application support and troubleshooting, Technical documentation (SOPs, build guides), Container-based deployment (e.g., Docker)
- Minimum 3 years of Linux administration experience
- Minimum 2 years of containerization experience (Docker or equivalent)
- Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- 5–9+ years of geospatial development experience
- Experience with geospatial web APIs (Leaflet, OpenLayers, MapLibre, CesiumJS)
- Experience configuring and documenting GIS server infrastructure
- Strong experience producing technical documentation and architecture diagrams
- Familiarity with open-source GIS platforms such as MapServer and Nominatim
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain GIS web applications and geospatial databases based on user and system requirements
- Design, implement, and optimize database schemas and web-based data models
- Provide technical input and design guidance on system architecture and solution design
- Implement and manage source code control, versioning, and branching strategies
- Build, configure, and administer Linux-based environments
- Develop and deploy applications using container technologies (e.g., Docker)
- Support application lifecycle activities including testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation
- Provide incident investigation, diagnostic, resolution, and recovery support
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, build guides, and architecture diagrams
- Support network design considerations, including traffic flow and system integration
Benefits
- Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks)
- Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days)
- Profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees
- Health & Dental
- Health Spending Account
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine service
- Discounts on gym memberships
- 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
