Job Description
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Job Title: GIS Specialist
Posting Start Date: 7/2/26
Closing Date: 07/15/2026
Requisition ID: 2004
Title: GIS Specialist
Branch: Chief of Police
Service: Executive Services
Bureau: Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
Salary: $120,105.00 - $126,132.00 per annum
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Openings: 1
Vacancy Type: This job has been posted to fill a current vacancy
Location: Headquarters
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to create, maintain and deliver all GIS data for YRP. This includes but is not limited to transforming tabular data into a spatially consumable format, making symbology decisions and publishing data onto YRP’s GIS servers. This role is also responsible for integration between the Business Intelligence and Data Analytics applications and YRP's ArcGIS environment ensuring seamless and accurate data flows.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Transforming operational data into spatial data. Updating and maintaining geodatabase, publishing data on ArcGIS servers and making data management decisions.
Configuring web maps, including YRP’s Active Operating Picture and Geocortex Essentials using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), JavaScript API and other web programming language.
Creating and maintaining functionality on YRP’s Public Facing Community Safety Data Portal and open data site.
Creating workflows and applications to support organizational GIS needs.
Conducting GIS server maintenance and support duties and recommending system upgrades.
Ensuring performance monitoring and tracking of applications, as required.
Assess and automate redundant data flows and improve business process.
Able to apply QA/QC principles to improve enterprise data quality and integrity.
Training YRP members in the use of map products. Supporting the team in managing and processing data for use in analysis and reporting.
Gathering requirements for new map requests and projects.
Working with external vendors, such as police services and regional GIS groups to implement GIS technologies.
Complete spatial analysis tasks/projects as required.
Maintain knowledge of new GIS technologies and processes in order to enhance and improve GIS and BI solutions at YRP.
This position description is intended to describe the general level and nature of the position, and is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all tasks assigned in the performance of this position.
Education, Licensing & Certifications
Four (4) Year University Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience
Three (3) Years in Data Science or related experience.
Skills
Experience with web mapping, preferably with VertiGIS/Geocortex suite of products including Essentials, Active Operating Picture and ESRI web mapping solutions.
Demonstrated knowledge of GIS principles and use of ESRI’s GIS software and techniques, including ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, Enterprise Portal and ArcGIS Online.
Experience creating maps, applications and sites within ArcGIS Online and Enterprise Portal for ArcGIS Solutions.
Knowledge of spatial data management and governance, including managing relational spatial databases, developing data models and maintain spatial data quality and integrity.
Ability to utilize and support spatial ETL tools, such as, FME (Feature Manipulation Engine).
Experience working with front end web languages such as HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript.
Knowledge of computer network security principles and experience working with firewall and proxy settings.
Knowledge of programming language e.g. Python, Arcade and Visual Basic (VB) is an asset.
Experience working with GIS data or business intelligence or in a law enforcement field is an asset.
Problem solving abilities in order to assess and troubleshoot issues in GIS dataflow and GIS infrastructure, identify root cause to correct problems.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with York Regional Police members at all ranks, as well as outside police agencies and vendors.
Research and analytical skills to analyze problems and come up with creative solutions.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume, by clicking on the ‘’ button below.
All correspondence will be via the e-mail provided on your resume. Only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Please contact
[email protected] if you have any questions regarding this recruitment process.
In accordance with Article 35 of the Civilian Working Agreement, all internal candidates shall be considered prior to moving to the external pool. All resumes must be received by the closing date.
York Regional Police has implemented a Hybrid Remote Work option that is offered to various positions in the organization. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process.
York Regional Police is committed to fairness and equity in our recruitment and selection process, and in building and retaining a talented and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. All York Regional Police employment policies and procedures are intended to be non-discriminatory and barrier-free, In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please contact
[email protected].
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