Senior GIS Analyst

Responsibilities :

• • The GIS Analyst will work across teams to:   Collaborate closely with the Land Use Committee Secretariat and the Urban Planning department to gather, assess, and interpret geographic data related to land use applications, infrastructure, and urban planning projects. Utilize advanced GIS software and tools to create, maintain, and manipulate spatial databases, maps, and visualisations that guide the evaluation of land use permit applications. Conduct thorough analyses of spatial data, uncovering patterns, trends, and potential challenges associated with proposed land use developments. Present findings in a clear, concise manner to internal and external stakeholders. Produce in-depth analyses of ongoing and past land use permit applications, offering insights into their outcomes and impacts. Present these analyses in comprehensive reports to inform management decisions. Contribute to the comprehensive assessment of land use applications by overlaying proposed projects onto existing proposals, environmental considerations, and infrastructure frameworks. Assist in the creation of compelling maps, reports, and presentations that effectively communicate intricate spatial information to the management and diverse stakeholders. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of geospatial databases through regular updates, source verification, and adherence to metadata standards, ensuring data reliability for decision-making. Stay attuned to evolving best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory shifts in the GIS field, implementing these advancements to enhance GIS methodologies and tools. Foster collaborative relationships with other departments and external agencies, facilitating the exchange of GIS data, coordinating joint projects, and promoting data interoperability.

    Risk Management

    Collaborate to identify potential risks tied to land use proposals using geospatial analysis. Ensure proposed project proposals adhere to the permit’s parameters through GIS-based verification. Enforce data quality control to minimise erroneous information influencing decisions. Managing, updating, and keeping workflow applications current and functional.

Educational requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Experience requirements:

• Relevant years of experience in a GIS-focused role, preferably with a focus on land use analysis, zoning, or urban planning.
• Technology platforms and systems professional training or experience an advantage (Sharepoint, Power BI, automated process platforms, etc.)
• Proven experience in a GIS-focused role, with a demonstrated focus on land use analysis, zoning, or urban planning.
• Experience in database management, data manipulation, and spatial data quality control.

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and visualize complex geospatial data sets.
• Familiarity with land use regulations, infrastructure development, and urban planning principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effectively presenting geospatial information to non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data handling and analysis.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in using GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms for data analysis, spatial modeling, and cartographic design.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, R) for geospatial analysis and automation is a plus.

Benefits:

Will be negotiated

Incentives:

Will be negotiated

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