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Geomatics Systems Specialist
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 04
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 95,100.00 - 102,500.00
Position Highlights
Analyzes, designs, implements and maintains technically complex geomatics related hardware and software systems for
new or existing user programs or facilities.
What you'll do
- Designs, implements and maintains technically complex hardware and software systems for new or existing user
programs or facilities to ensure effective compatibility/interface with the mini, micro and main computer systems by: defining
the problem, purpose, scope and/or interfaces with any existing applications; gathering and analyzing data on inputs,
outputs, functions and associated costs and benefits; developing a general outline of the proposed application and
preparing reports of technical, operation and economic feasibility; conducting design sessions with users and developing
the detailed flow and logic of the proposed applications; determining equipment configurations required to support the
applications; developing mathematical models using simulation and other techniques; incorporating controls and
procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness and security of data; developing test data and designing special testing
methods or procedures; developing conversion procedures required for implementation into production status; training end
users in the use of the new system and reviewing detailed programmed results to ensure desired results have been
obtained; and preparing cost analyzes for above projects.
- Resolves and implements solutions to hardware and software operational problems in order to isolate the problems as
hardware or software related by determining appropriate corrective measures on short-term and long term basis and
arranging for and/or performing necessary repairs/corrections to be made to equipment/software.
- Develops, implements and maintains Enterprise GIS by gathering and documenting requirements and needs, act as
project coordinator for design, acts as interface with IT developers and disseminates information so others can implement
plans.
- Analyzes user requests for development of new engineering systems and/or extensions to existing systems to determine
feasibility, cost effectiveness and appropriate action.
- Undertakes requisite post-processing of photogrammetric data to meet internal and/or end user needs.
- Plans, justifies, acquires and disposes of hardware resources required for the operation of the photogrammetry section by:
evaluating new hardware/software products to determine their suitability and feasibility to interface with existing hardware
and user applications; testing new equipment and preparing formal recommendations; developing specifications for
equipment tenders; and preparing justification and reconciliation reports for purchasing.
- Communicates with internal customers and external agencies including governments, vendors and contractors to discuss
technical issues related to geo-spatial data.
- Coordinates system related program development beta testing.
- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
