Geomatics Technologist Ministry:Tourism and Sport Full or Part-Time:Full Time Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Classification: Technologies 6 Salary: $2,944.12 to $3,865.92 bi-weekly ($79,906 - $105,204/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Tourism and Sport is responsible for the continued growth of Alberta’s tourism and sport sectors to help make Alberta the best place to live, play and visit.

The Heritage

Division manages 20 museums, historic sites and Provincial Archives of Alberta; preserves and promotes appreciation for historical buildings, fossils, archaeological sites and Indigenous heritage sites. The department receives over 2000 submissions annually from developers seeking Historical Resources Act approval for their projects. This position brings technical and analytical expertise to maintain and support the Historic Resources Management Branch's geomatics program, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related IT infrastructure, which are essential to Branch business and services.

The Historic Resources Management

Branch is looking for an enthusiastic individual with a solid background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related data and systems analysis. This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a fascinating and important area of government responsibility – the protection, conservation, and interpretation of Alberta’s historic resources, from houses and churches to tipi rings and rock art.

The Historic Resources Management





Branch consists of dedicated professionals with a passion for managing and interpreting Alberta’s historic resources for the public good. There is considerable room for initiative and creativity as you bring your technical abilities to this collaborative team environment. As a Geomatics Technologist, you will provide specialized GIS, data management, and technical expertise to support the Historic Resources Management Branch’s programs and regulatory responsibilities.

Your work will strengthen the reliability of geospatial systems, improve access to spatial information, and equip internal users and external partners with effective mapping, analysis, and web-based GIS solutions. Administering and supporting enterprise GIS applications, databases, web services, and related IT infrastructure. Developing and maintaining automated GIS workflows, scripts, geoprocessing models, and data-integration processes.

Managing, converting, and maintaining spatial and non-spatial datasets, including metadata, documentation, security, and editing standards. Producing cartographic products, spatial analyses, imagery processing, and geospatial information to support heritage management and regulatory activities. Designing, building, testing, and maintaining web-mapping applications and GIS services for internal and external users.





Providing GIS troubleshooting, guidance, and training to Branch staff and supporting effective use of geomatics tools and data. Collaborating with cross-ministry partners, Indigenous communities, consultants, industry and researchers on geospatial data access, exchange, and submission requirements. Responding to geospatial data requests while following applicable confidentiality requirements and agreements.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Takes a long-term view towards the organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.

Creative Problem Solving : Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems. Minimum two-year technical diploma in a related field (e.g., GIS, Computer Science, Geomatics, etc.) GIS, Computer Science, Geomatics, etc.) Experience with enterprise GIS platforms and ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, etc.).

Experience administering GIS applications, databases and geospatial services. Strong geospatial data management, analysis and cartography skills.

Experience developing automated workflows and scripts using Python.

Experience working with enterprise databases such as SQL Server or Oracle. Ability to translate business needs into practical GIS solutions.

Assets

Experience developing or supporting web-based GIS applications and services.

Experience managing GIS licensing and server software. Knowledge of legal land descriptions, survey plans and CAD files. Permanent, Full-time position.

📌 CAD Technologist(Legal Survey) (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton