CA$82,168 – CA$108KSeniorFull Time
Job Information
Job Title: Senior GIS Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 83803
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 3, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 Bi-weekly ($82,168- $107,710/year)
We are responsible for growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector, protecting our forests from wildfire, and preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. We enable access to public lands for both recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation, and we manage these lands by balancing sustainable rangelands and grazing leases that support Alberta producers. Alberta’s forests, parks, and public lands are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy, providing natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, and diverse opportunities to connect with nature.
For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks.
Do you want a chance to use your spatial data analysis horsepower to drive clear insights and decisions out of a treasure trove of barely tapped data? Are you ready to attack complexity with your repertoire of diverse tools and skills, honing your abilities to support administration and management of over 60% of Alberta’s land mass?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior GIS Analyst within the Public Lands Disposition Management program in the Ministry of Forestry and Parks. This position plays a critical role in supporting strategy, land use decisions and regulatory approvals under the Public Lands Act and related legislation by driving insights and answers out of diverse information and data, both spatial and non-spatial. Laws, land, operations, revenue – there is nothing you won’t touch.
The main responsibilities of this position are (but not limited to):
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Agility: Adapts quickly to change by proposing alternatives and maintaining backup plans for key projects. Communicates impacts early and manages emotional responses in 80%+ of change efforts.
Drive for Results: Tracks and achieves 90%+ of performance targets aligned with APS goals through focused execution. Accepts full responsibility for outcomes and leads initiatives that prioritize public value over popularity.
Systems Thinking: Develops and implements long-term strategies that consider interrelated systems and stakeholder impacts.Initiates at least 2 cross-functional collaborations annually with measurable alignment to APS values.
Creative Problem Solving: Uses structured analysis to identify root causes and drives innovative solutions to complex issues. Facilitates 3+ idea-generation sessions annually, leveraging cross-sector resources to improve outcomes.
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads regular cross-functional meetings to promote collaboration and shared ownership of goals. Recognizes contributions monthly and resolves conflicts early to maintain team cohesion and progress.
Minimum Requirements:
Completed university graduation in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or a related degree (Computer Applications, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, Geospatial) plus a minimum of 4 years related experience.
Equivalencies will be considered.
Assets:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
This is a full‑time, permanent opportunity located in Edmonton. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week).
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
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How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rashi Vaktania at Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca.
