Job Senior GIS Application Developer, Christian Island

Assignment: RQ09487 - Software Developer - Senior Job Title: Senior GIS Application Developer Requisition (SS): RQ09487 Start Date: 2025-08-11 Client: Community Services Cluster End Date: 2026-03-31 Office Location: 777 Bay Street , 3rd Floor Organization: Community Services Cluster Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement # Business Days: 161.00 Hybrid - Candidate MUST work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

MUST HAVES:

• Please see Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Description

• Note: This contract will require the consultant to work from the office location 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days being worked remotely.

Responsibilities

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
• This includes:
  • developing detailed programming specifications
  • writing and/or generating code or compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

Project Background Information

• Support and enhance PastPort application through GIS integration. The system is the primary means through which MCM administers its archaeology and heritage planning programs that uphold the ministry's regulatory role in the province's land use planning, development, and environmental assessment framework, as well as compliance with the Ontario Heritage Act. GIS integration with PastPort will involve creating and editing polygons, improving site search features, and developing ETL processes to refresh data for the PastPort system.

Responsibilities/Assignment Deliverables

• Provide technical expertise and project leadership in the design, development, and maintenance of specialized GIS applications, including analyzing client ministry business needs and recommending solution options to support program and service delivery
• Conduct joint application development (JAD) sessions, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and develop prototypes
• Design and develop application development plans and detailed technical specifications
• Research emerging GIS trends and maintain active engagement with industry groups, as well as inter- and intra-ministerial I&IT committees and task forces
• Lead the development of geoprocessing tools and GIS web services
• Develop and maintain server-side geoprocessing workflows and automation scripts
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline technical processes and adopt emerging technologies
• Actively transfer knowledge and provide training to build technical capacity within the team
• Ensure secure access to GIS applications and services by implementing robust authentication mechanisms and adhering to identity and access management best practices

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills: (65%)

• Knowledge and experience with: 3-tier systems design, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) theory, cartography, spatial information principles, model building, geo-processing, and the ESRI suite of ArcGIS applications; knowledge of web-service technology including data transfer, Web Mapping Services (WMS), and Web Feature Services (WFS)
• Advanced experience with:
  • ArcGIS Pro as primary desktop GIS application and advanced knowledge of Geoprocessing tools
  • Managing & publishing services for ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Server
  • Developing web-based applications using Esri tools such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Dashboard, Experience Builder, Arcade or ESRI Web API for JavaScript, ArcPy
  • Experience with structured programming (R, Python).
  • Experience with front-end development using .NET framework, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Responsive Design
  • Understanding of spatial database design, management, architecture, access techniques and data integration.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Azure Cloud technologies and protocols
  • Knowledge and understanding of data transfer methodologies and structures including SOAP, REST, AJAX, XML, and JSON
• Experience creating maps and applications which adhere to WCAG AA 2.0 for accessibility
• Have experience with Oracle, Azure SQL, MS SQL Server database management, PL/SQL, stored procedures, db triggers

Analytical and evaluative skills: (15%)

• Evaluative skills to assess client needs and requirements, interpret results, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Experience with analyzing data using a variety of methodologies and techniques (e.g., spatial analysis) and compile, produce and maintain geographic datasets.
• Identify the most efficient methods for development, evaluating software trends to provide technical advice to management.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis to determine the appropriate technology for the client.
• You can translate enterprise information requirements into system specifications and detailed programming/testing of applications.

Project Management, Communication, and Customer Service Skills: (15%)

• strong oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, presentations, systems documentation and training materials with proven consultation and advisory skills
• Proven ability to provide practical and proactive customer service
• Strong skills in project scoping and planning (risk & mitigation, schedule, communication), as well as monitoring and controlling project execution
• Demonstrated administrative and technical leadership skills to control project deadlines and provide technical guidance

Public Sector Experience: 5%