GIS Project Manager

Job Description Within the Digital and IT Directorate, you will be responsible for acquiring and modeling geographic information for the community territory, developing and administering GIS tools and geographic data exchange systems, and disseminating this data across departments and to partner organizations. You will also process data and produce maps from the GIS to support studies conducted by the Community and shared services. Key Responsibilities / Working Conditions Structure and administer the Geographic Information System (software, networks, data architecture). Structure and manage GIS databases and cartographic reference datasets in coordination with geographic data providers and end users. Proactively propose improvements to the GIS in coordination with the data team. Collaborate closely with the Data Project Manager. Develop data processing workflows using FME (or Python if FME is not feasible). Create dashboards using Business Intelligence (BI) tools. Administer geographic data exchange platforms with municipalities and various partners (e.g., open data portals, data cataloging). Produce maps and perform GIS data processing in response to study needs of the Community (in collaboration with project teams). Promote GIS adoption internally (training, tutorials, service-specific adaptations) and externally (municipalities), and support users through technical guidance. Conduct technical watch in the field of geographic information and continuously improve GIS tools and enrich spatial databases. Lead internal and external meetings related to GIS and foster cross-sectoral collaboration with local stakeholders. Required Profile Expertise in project management methodologies Expertise in Business Geo and QGIS GIS tools Proficiency in FME (ETL tool) Proficiency in PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases and SQL Knowledge of Python programming Familiarity with GIS-related reporting tools Understanding of public procurement rules Rigorous, methodical, and autonomous Initiative-taking Pedagogical approach, with interest in innovation and new GIS-related technologies Strong interpersonal and communication skills