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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits

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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