Job Description

Specialist, Data and GIS
Corporate Services, Information Management
Status: 2 Regular Full Time positions
Salary Range: $76,054 - $95,068 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Who we are:
The Information Management (IM) Division includes the sections of Business Intelligence, Content Intelligence and the Peel Data Centre. We are committed to enable the Regional workforce to gain value-added actionable insights, enable the optimal use of content and champion Open Government for all.
What you will do in this role:

• Perform extensive work with spatial data, including data creation, maintenance, sharing, conversion, metadata, and analysis in both GIS desktop, cloud and online environments
• Seek out and adapt to new technologies and methods for incorporation into research, analysis, and data dissemination
• Participate in discussions and efforts to automate and optimize current data and team workflows, including implementation of solutions using tools such as Safe FME, Esri ModelBuilder, and/or Python
• Assist in the preparation of research studies related to land uses, planning policy, environment, agriculture planning, transportation, socio-economic data, demographics, housing issues, social planning, employment, and related subjects
• Organize and prepare briefing materials, bulletins, newsletters, technical reports, and general correspondence
• Prepare and deliver presentations to various groups within the Corporation, community groups, and other public and private agencies
• Research and prepare written and graphical analysis such as maps, tables and charts to support planning, public works, social, health, and demographic projects
• Represent the department and Regional interests on committees, technical advisory teams, and working groups
• Provide support to departments in locating and interpreting historical, current, and forecast data to support evidence-based decision making
• Organize and participate in community outreach and education opportunities
• Participate on corporate, departmental, divisional committees and projects related to demographic and socio-economic data and GIS
• Organize and analyze, and interpret data using software and analytic tools including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, Esri ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Online
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders
• Assist the Open Data lead with data acquisition, conversion, automation, or other tasks as required

What the role requires:

• Four-year honours university degree in planning, environmental studies, spatial analysis, geomatics, or other relevant university programs
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative research and statistical analysis or related field is required
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong GIS skills, with experience using Esri ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, maintaining metadata, and spatial analysis
• Knowledge of Esri ModelBuilder, Python, Safe FME, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Demonstrated experience working with spatial and non-spatial data
• Data management and data conversion skills
• Strong primary and secondary research skills with the ability to synthesize, analyze, summarize, and present research findings
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), GIS and statistical software
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remote. You will be required to occasionally attend on-site meetings based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week. The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.
Were working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, its impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.