Senior Analyst, Geographic Information Systems

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one. 
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join our Data team, in the Senior Analyst, Geographic Information Systems position. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within CMHC’s Survey and Data Group. The work involved a broad range of data management and processing activities, including database design, analysis, and programming, as well as data manipulation and GIS mapping. Additionally, you will contribute to application design, development, and maintenance tasks for GIS products.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 15 months.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain comprehensive geographic reference files for all surveys to ensure a complete geographic framework and uphold the highest standards of geographic data quality. 
• Perform GIS programming, quantitative and spatial analysis, and provide expert advice within the GIS domain to support the success of research initiatives. 
• Lead research and special projects utilizing GIS concepts and technology, synthesize and communicate findings to management and stakeholders. 
• Develop scripts in languages such as Python and R to automate processes, perform record linkage, eliminate duplicates, and implement robust data quality routines across all workflows. 
• Consult with clients to assess GIS requirements, draft business specifications, and either design or re-engineer databases or develop GIS applications to meet their needs. 
• Integrate, reconcile, and standardize data from diverse sources and formats, conduct analysis, and disseminate results to address client requests. 
• Manage and deliver multiple concurrent projects for various clients using strong project management skills, while collaborating effectively in team environments on shared initiatives.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, complemented by a GIS certification. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 
• Comprehensive knowledge of GIS programming techniques, methodologies, and software applications. 
• Advanced proficiency in Python or R, including experience with Jupyter Notebooks and PySpark. 
• Strong understanding of geocoding principles and data projection methods. 
• Proven ability to apply analytical and problem-solving techniques to complex challenges. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, actionable advice and guidance to clients both verbally and in writing.

It would be great if you also had:

• Basic knowledge of ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, and ArcGIS Enterprise, along with intermediate proficiency in ArcGIS Pro. 
• Experience in creating geocoders.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

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