Government of Alberta
Geospatial Platform Analyst
🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta, CanadaRemote available2 days ago
CA$83,258 – CA$114KFull Time
Job Information
Job Title: Geospatial Platform Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 82275
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Greater Edmonton or Calgary Area (Remote)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Systems Analyst Level 2
Salary: $3,189.98 to $4,379.96/ bi-weekly ($83,258 - $114,316/ year)
The Business Technology Operations branch within the Ministry of Technology & Innovation plans for, implements, operates, and supports the digital services foundation technologies and platforms hosting the digital systems and data that empower business partners' services across the Government of Alberta (GOA). The branch ensures that modern technologies, including both on-premises and cloud-based hosting environments, along with an operating framework are in place to support the GoA's digital and data strategies. The branch is also responsible for the implementation, operation, and support of corporate electronic content management services as well as legacy business applications in accordance with policies and standards.
Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.aspx.
The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!
Build the platform behind the maps that power an entire province.
As a Geospatial Platform Analyst, you’ll take a senior, hands-on role in shaping and operating the Government of Alberta’s enterprise GIS platform delivering reliable, scalable geospatial services to ministries, partners, and citizens. Working across the full platform lifecycle, you’ll blend platform engineering with software development to design, build, and continuously improve a modern, high-performing GIS environment.
You’ll lead the configuration, extension, and operation of enterprise geospatial technologies across all environments, while driving automation and standardization at scale. From managing ArcGIS Enterprise and enterprise geodatabases to developing integrations, services, and deployment pipelines, your work will directly influence how geospatial data is delivered, consumed, and trusted across the organization.
As a senior technical contributor, you’ll also guide engineering decisions, mentor team members, and help advance the platform through innovation and practical solutions.
AI-First Mindset
Success in this role depends on your ability to apply and evolve with AI. Practical experience using AI to automate workflows, enhance data quality, and improve system reliability is increasingly essential. A strong foundation, combined with curiosity and a willingness to continuously learn and adopt AI-driven approaches, will be critical to delivering smarter, more resilient geospatial services.
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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.
Some of the competencies critical for this position are:
Requirements:
Equivalencies:
Assets:
Preferred Certifications:
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.
Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position
Hours of Work: 7.25hrs/day - 36.25hrs./week – Monday to Friday
Location: Greater Edmonton or Calgary area (Remote)
This position is eligible for remote work from within Greater Edmonton or Calgary area. You must reside in these areas to work remotely for this position.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
A written assessment may be required as part of the interview process.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
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.
Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
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.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:
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 Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.
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