GIS Coordinator, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is embarking on a modernizing journey to transform how geospatial intelligence, emergency response mapping, and incident command systems protect our community. As the GIS Coordinator, you will act as a transformational technical leader responsible for architecting and overseeing mission-critical spatial infrastructure. You will bridge operational teams, fire prevention, emergency management, and corporate systems to build a unified common operating picture. In addition to guiding high-stakes software implementations, you will mentor, upskill, and empower a team of technical staff through an exciting transition into modern enterprise GIS workflows. If you are passionate about data integrity, emergency response optimization, and modern spatial strategy, this high-impact leadership opportunity is for you.

What will you do?

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of technicians, creating multi-year work plans, setting performance goals, and guiding their technical upskilling into modern enterprise GIS workflows
• Drive the modernization of mapping platforms, including transitions to CAD systems, mobile unit mapping, and digital incident command systems
• Overhauled the legacy paper-based Pre-Incident Plan (PIP) and Complex Card program to align with NFPA 1620 standards, housing the digitized data within a modern, integrated GIS format
• Act as an advocate for EFRS while working collaboratively with the CoE Corporate GIS team to ensure base maps, road networks, and routing data meet NENA standards for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)
• Support Office of Emergency Management operations by developing integrated geospatial frameworks and providing technical mentorship to ensure accurate, map-driven decision-making during emergency activations
• Oversee branch-level data governance and maintenance across extensive spatial layers, ensuring data integrity for emergency response routing
• Provide geospatial expertise and support to expanding initiatives, such as drone programs and advanced analytical project

• University degree in GIS, Geography, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Geomatics Engineering, or a related discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant senior GIS experience, including at least two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
• OR a Post-Secondary Diploma in GIS or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant senior GIS experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience
• OR a High School Diploma with a 1-year GIS certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant senior GIS experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated advanced experience with the Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise, and Online) and FME
• Deep knowledge of NENA Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS data models and public safety software platforms
• In-depth experience working within a public safety/first responder environment (police, fire, or EMS), including direct experience managing spatial data for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems
• Strong proficiency in spatial data analysis, SQL, Python, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team-building skills with experience managing technical staff and public safety datasets

Assets:

• Proven experience communicating and coordinating technical requirements with various external GIS vendors and contractors
• Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) designation
• Esri Technical Certifications (such as ArcGIS Enterprise Administration or ArcGIS Pro)
• Project Management (PMP) or PROSCI Change Management certification
• Specific training or certifications in Incident Command Systems (e.g., ICS 100, 200, 300)
• Credentialed Fire and Emergency Services Analyst Professional (FESA)

Skills required for success:

• Advanced technical architecture capabilities to evaluate, build, and integrate complex spatial frameworks into emergency response operations
• Strong project management and organizational abilities to successfully lead concurrent, high-stakes system integrations
• Excellent change management and coaching skills to gently transition team members into modern tools and workflows
• Familiarity with scripting languages and data visualization tools (such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI)
• Strategic analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues, manage dynamic network calculations, and uphold data governance
• Clear communication skills to explain complex spatial concepts to operational leaders, front-line responders, and partners
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 or 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range:

• $51.181 - $65.310 (Hourly); $106,865.930 - $136,367.280 (Annually) (40)
• $54.155 - $69.110 (Hourly); $95,407.570 - $121,754.540 (Annually) (33.75)

Recruitment Consultant: PC/SB

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