Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Métis Nation of Ontario · Geraldton, Unit E – 404 Main Street, Geraldton, Ontario, Canada; Kitchener, Suite 203 – 493 Lancaster Street, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; Midland, Unit 10 & 11 – 845 King Street, Midland, Ontario, Canada; Bancroft, 91 Chemaushgon Road, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada; Peterborough, Suite 102 – 1054 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; Hamilton, Unit 1 - 435 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa (Head Office), 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Brampton, Suite 305, Plaza 2 - 350 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ontario, Canada; Haileybury, 439 Ferguson Ave, Haileybury, Ontario, Canada; Timmins, 347 Spruce Street South, Timmins, Ontario, Canada; Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada; Fort Frances, 426 Victoria Avenue, Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada; Napanee, Unit 4A – 113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, Ontario, Canada; Windsor, Unit 145 – 600 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Unit 311 – 75 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; North Bay, 156 McIntyre Street West, North Bay, Ontario, Canada; Renfrew, Unit 102 – 236 Stewart Street, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; Chapleau, Box 1059 - 61 Birch Street East, Chapleau, Ontario, Canada; Sudbury, Unit 12 – 875 Notre Dame Avenue, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada; Thorold, Unit 1A & Unit 3 – 3250 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario, Canada; Owen Sound, 1198 – 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada; Whitby, Unit 5 - 209 Dundas St E, Whitby, Ontario, Canada; Kenora, Unit 4 – 621 Lakeview Drive, Kenora, Ontario, Canada; Dryden, 34B King St, Dryden, Ontario, Canada; Thunder Bay, 226 May Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa (Outreach Office), Suite 400 – 214 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Sault Ste. Marie, 134 John Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada; 61 Birch Street East, 261 Third Avenue, Unit 1, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada; Mattawa, Unit 2 – 380 Main Street, Mattawa, Ontario, Canada; Barrie, Unit 1401 – 64 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, Ontario, Canada; Gravenhurst, Unit A – 385 Bethune Drive North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada; London, Unit 19 - 1100 Dearness Drive, London, Ontario, Canada; Atikokan, 105 Main Street West, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada; Kingston, 61 Hyperion Court, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Geraldton, Unit E – 404 Main Street, Geraldton, Ontario, Canada; Kitchener, Suite 203 – 493 Lancaster Street, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; Midland, Unit 10 & 11 – 845 King Street, Midland, Ontario, Canada; Bancroft, 91 Chemaushgon Road, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada; Peterborough, Suite 102 – 1054 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; Hamilton, Unit 1 - 435 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa (Head Office), 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Brampton, Suite 305, Plaza 2 - 350 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ontario, Canada; Haileybury, 439 Ferguson Ave, Haileybury, Ontario, Canada; Timmins, 347 Spruce Street South, Timmins, Ontario, Canada; Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada; Fort Frances, 426 Victoria Avenue, Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada; Napanee, Unit 4A – 113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, Ontario, Canada; Windsor, Unit 145 – 600 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Unit 311 – 75 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; North Bay, 156 McIntyre Street West, North Bay, Ontario, Canada; Renfrew, Unit 102 – 236 Stewart Street, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; Chapleau, Box 1059 - 61 Birch Street East, Chapleau, Ontario, Canada; Sudbury, Unit 12 – 875 Notre Dame Avenue, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada; Thorold, Unit 1A & Unit 3 – 3250 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario, Canada; Owen Sound, 1198 – 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada; Whitby, Unit 5 - 209 Dundas St E, Whitby, Ontario, Canada; Kenora, Unit 4 – 621 Lakeview Drive, Kenora, Ontario, Canada; Dryden, 34B King St, Dryden, Ontario, Canada; Thunder Bay, 226 May Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa (Outreach Office), Suite 400 – 214 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Sault Ste. Marie, 134 John Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada; 61 Birch Street East, 261 Third Avenue, Unit 1, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada; Mattawa, Unit 2 – 380 Main Street, Mattawa, Ontario, Canada; Barrie, Unit 1401 – 64 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, Ontario, Canada; Gravenhurst, Unit A – 385 Bethune Drive North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada; London, Unit 19 - 1100 Dearness Drive, London, Ontario, Canada; Atikokan, 105 Main Street West, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada; Kingston, 61 Hyperion Court, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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About the Role: The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst supports the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) by maintaining, analyzing, and visualizing geographic data that informs programs, policy, consultation activities, and community initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Lands, Resources and Consultation, this position provides technical GIS expertise through the development of high-quality mapping products, spatial analysis, geospatial data management, and cartographic support. The GIS Analyst works collaboratively across multiple MNO Branches to ensure spatial information is accurate, accessible, and aligned with MNO cartographic and data governance standards. This role reports to the Supervisor, Geographic Information Systems. Operationally accountable to Subject Specialist Leads; Directors for Rights Research & Policy; Lands, Resources & Consultations. What you will be doing: Use ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to manage, analyze, maintain, and publish geospatial data and mapping products. Support in developing maps and spatial products to support the RRP; LRC branches, and other MNO programs and initiatives. Maintain structured, well-documented geospatial file storage systems to ensure long-term accessibility, version control, and data security. Support in updating, maintaining, and integrating geographic datasets from internal and external sources. Perform spatial analysis, geoprocessing, data extraction, and data manipulation to support operational, planning, and policy needs. Convert physical maps and non-georeferenced digital information into accurate GIS datasets and map layers. Implement and maintain best practices for geodatabase design, metadata, naming conventions, quality assurance, and data integrity. Review and validate datasets for accuracy, coordinate systems, completeness, and compliance with MNO cartographic and publishing standards. Provide cartographic, analytical, and technical GIS support to MNO Branches and project teams. Support internal staff and external partners to collect, organize, and maintain geographic information required for organizational initiatives. Support in producing maps, reports, and presentation materials that communicate spatial information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. Work independently and collaboratively while communicating effectively with coworkers, partners, community members, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Promote the values of the organization by maintaining professional relationships with employees, citizens, elected leadership, volunteers, and community partners. Report unsafe conditions, hazards, incidents, and accidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and MNO policies. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: College Diploma (1 or 2 year); certification/degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of education, apprenticeship, technical certification, and relevant experience Less than 1 year of experience of GIS experience, including co-op placements, internships, apprenticeships, academic projects, or related employment. Experience creating or editing maps and working with GIS software is preferred. Basic experience maintaining and updating geospatial datasets. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to learn new software, tools, and organizational processes. Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Valid Class G driver's licence (or equivalent) with the ability to travel and operate a rental vehicle, where required. Foundational knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles, cartography, and spatial data management. Experience using GIS software (ex. ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online) through education, co-op placements, internships, apprenticeships, or employment. Basic understanding of spatial data collection, data editing, and map production. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality. Ability to organize and maintain digital files and datasets. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information. Dependable, self-motivated, and willing to learn new skills and technologies. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within Ontario and work flexible hours when operationally required.

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