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The Weather Network and its French counterpart, MétéoMédia, are both owned by Pelmorex Media Inc., and are among the top media brands in Canada devoted to Canadians’ favourite topic of conversation – the weather! The Weather Network and MétéoMédia are the most frequently watched specialty networks, the number one visited News and Information websites and the most comprehensive mobile weather source in Canada.
About The Role: GIS Developer
Location: Oakville, Ontario
Reporting to the Director, GIS Services and Profiling, the GIS Developer is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining enterprise-scale GIS applications in accordance with agreed standards and procedures. The incumbent will support and maintain GIS systems architecture, helping to ensure service levels are maintained and solutions meet user requirements.
Responsibilities:
Undertake development work on new and existing GIS applications.
Assist with formal analysis of user requirements with regard to new and existing systems, and provide appropriate design documentation.
Ensure developed software is robust, performs as expected and meets the user’s functional requirements.
Ensure developed software has undergone unit and system testing prior to handover to the production team.
Assist in estimating the effort and time involved in the tasks that have been delegated to the team.
Working with non-GIS developers to integrate GIS functionality into customized standalone and web-based solutions
Operate proactively within an environment of closely managed projects, providing regular task updates and supporting project management processes.
Participate in quality reviews, constantly striving to improve working practices.
Assist with the development and management of geospatial data within an enterprise environment.
Integrate and design functionality to help automate processes where appropriate.
Work with Operations to ensure all systems function as intended and without impediment to existing products or processes.
Assist in quality assurance testing, including the development and execution of test plans.
Liaise with partners and vendors to ensure successful integration of content and/or systems.
Act as a project leader when required.
Perform other development activities as determined by the Director.
Roles, responsibilities and duties may evolve and change over time.
Qualifications:
University degree or College diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years related job experience.
Technical experience with GIS applications, specifically ESRI ArcGIS 9.x/10.x (or more recent version) products including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server and ArcSDE on SQL Server.
Experience with relational database management systems, including MS SQL 2005/2008, with strong proficiency in SQL.
Application development or programming including ArcObjects, .NET or JavaScript, VBA in ArcMap, ESRI JavaScript/Flex/Silverlight APIs, Python (optional).
Experience of one or more of the following: VB, VB.NET, JavaScript, C#.NET, ASP.NET, Flex/ActionScript (optional), Silverlight Framework (asset).
Developing and consuming web services.
A good working knowledge of geographic information management and spatial data standards.
Experience with FME workbench and server technologies (optional).
Experience with data modeling and system design methodologies.
Experience with application development using ESRI’s ArcObjects, APIs and ArcGIS add-in.
Experience in geodatabase design and administration.
Experience in advanced geo-processing techniques.
Competencies:
Sound technical knowledge of Geographic Information Systems
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and quickly analyze a problem.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Works well as a member of a team.
Critical thinker and analytical problem solver.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed organization and documentation skills.
Ambition and interest to contribute to new process improvement.
Qualified applicants should submit their resume to: Human Resources, Fax: 905-829-1332 or email:hr@pelmorex.com. Please quote: “GIS Developer” in the subject line. Pelmorex is committed to equity in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As a condition of employment, this position is subject to the successful completion of pre-employment reference checks.
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits plan includes health, dental, Group RSP, vision care and educational assistance and fitness allowance.
Our Beliefs:
Respect for all individuals
Meet and exceed client expectations
Exercise integrity and responsibility in the performance of all business activities
Work as a team and help each other
Have a winning attitude – there is always a solution
Display initiative and creativity – continually look for new and better ways
Challenge yourself – learn and develop new skills
Pursue excellence
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