A bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and extensive experience may be considered.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise GIS and geospatial data platforms, with a record of delivering, modernizing, and sustaining enterprise-scale geospatial environments.
Experience managing technical teams, including supervising staff, setting strategic priorities, allocating resources, and delivering complex cross-functional data initiatives.
Deep expertise in Esri ArcGIS technologies, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and Web GIS, and comprehensive platform administration, with accountability for system performance, scalability, and lifecycle management.
Experience managing enterprise-wide GIS platform upgrades and architectural transformations, ideally including migration from legacy ArcGIS 10 architectures to modern ArcGIS 11 service-based runtimes and network topologies such as Trace Networks.
Experience integrating GIS with major corporate systems, particularly Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platforms such as Trimble Unity Maintain, and understanding of asset lifecycles and data exchange frameworks.
Understanding of enterprise architecture principles, including service-based delivery models, cloud/SaaS hybrid environments, and secure system integration patterns.
Expertise implementing geospatial data governance, including defining data standards, stewardship models, and data quality workflows aligned with corporate master data strategies.
Ability to define and execute enterprise GIS roadmaps, transitioning from custom application code to standardized enterprise-wide geospatial data services.
Ability to navigate organizational change and promote adoption of enterprise platforms, standards, and data-driven mapping practices across business units.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts as clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership, business units, and the public.
Commitment to continuous learning and innovation, including evaluating emerging technologies and contributing hands-on technically when required.
Responsibilities
Provide visible, positive leadership to the corporate GIS team, including GIS Analysts, Specialists, and project or contract resources, to foster a high-performing, collaborative, service-oriented environment.
Lead planning, delivery, and sustainment of the Enterprise GIS roadmap, advancing GIS governance and analytics in alignment with the Corporate Asset Management program.
Develop a GIS strategic framework that aligns business and application stakeholder groups while maintaining reliable service delivery to the community.
Resolve internal conflicts, mediate team disputes, and enforce collaborative problem-solving.
Evaluate GIS software, hardware, and geospatial asset needs to recommend strategic procurements and lifecycle replacements that support GIS service delivery.
Transition the organization from custom, legacy GIS application development toward standardized enterprise-wide geospatial data services and integrations.
Lead the ArcGIS Enterprise v10 to v11 upgrade and mitigate user impacts, including guiding migration from geometric networks to ArcGIS Trace Networks.
Oversee GIS platform administration and create operational documentation for backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
Collaborate with Enterprise Application teams to align spatial data models and services and ensure consistency and integrity in Asset Master Data management and reporting.
Maintain the integrity, quality, and lifecycle management of geospatial data in alignment with corporate data governance and asset data standards.
Integrate GIS services with major corporate systems and optimize spatial workflows connected to Trimble Unity Maintain EAM.
Deliver spatial analysis, data modeling, and transformation services for daily operations, long-term planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
Expand and champion the City's GIS Community of Practice to strengthen cross-departmental collaboration, knowledge sharing, and adoption of enterprise geospatial tools.
Promote data transparency and operational tracking by building interactive dashboards and publishing open data initiatives via ArcGIS Hub.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with municipal peers, technology vendors, and industry contributors to exchange best practices, foster innovation, and develop a regional community of practice.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Summary
Service Area: Corporate Services Department: Information Technology Work Location: City Hall, 1 Carden Street Work Mode: Hybrid Job Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time Vacancy Position Availability: 1 existing vacant position(s) Salary Range: $108,726.80 - $135,908.50 per yearAffiliation: Non-Union Posting Period: August 4, 2026 till the position has been filled
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
What we offer
We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:
Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
Paid personal days;
Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
Employee and Family Assistance Program;
Parental leave top up program;
Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
Employee recognition programs.
Position Overview
Resumes are being accepted for the strategic position of Supervisor, Enterprise GIS within the Information Technology department. This transformational leadership role will manage the corporate GIS team through a critical modernization phase, spearheading the City’s migration from ArcGIS Enterprise 10 to a modern, service-based ArcGIS Enterprise 11.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing ArcGIS as the City’s authoritative system of record for Asset and Location Master Data. You will champion the seamless integration of spatial data with enterprise asset management (EAM) platforms and corporate business systems. Balancing technical vision with operational excellence, you will implement robust data governance framework standards and ensure high availability of geospatial services to empower diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan, and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning, the successful candidate will contribute to achieving the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city.
Key duties and responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Team Management
Provide visible, positive leadership to the corporate GIS team (including GIS Analysts, Specialists, and project/contract resources) to foster a high-performing, collaborative, and service-oriented environment.
Lead the planning, delivery, and sustainment of the Enterprise GIS roadmap, advancing GIS governance and analytics in alignment with the Corporate Asset Management program.
Develop a comprehensive GIS strategic framework that aligns diverse business and application stakeholder groups while safeguarding reliable service delivery to the Guelph community.
Lead an inclusive culture by resolving internal conflicts, mediating team disputes, and enforcing collaborative problem-solving.
Transformational Migration & System Architecture
Evaluate GIS software, hardware, and geospatial asset need to recommend strategic procurements and lifecycle replacements that support GIS service delivery.
Drive the organizational transition from custom, legacy GIS application development toward standardized, enterprise-wide geospatial data services and integrations.
Spearhead the technical evolution and user impact mitigation of the ArcGIS Enterprise v10 to v11 upgrade, guiding workflows through critical modernizations such as migrating from geometric networks to ArcGIS Trace Networks.
Oversee GIS platform administration and establish comprehensive operational documentation, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning to guarantee system resilience.
Data Governance & Corporate Integration
Collaborate with Enterprise Application teams to align spatial data models and services, ensuring flawless consistency and integrity in Asset Master Data management and reporting.
Ensure the long-term integrity, quality, and lifecycle management of geospatial data in strict alignment with corporate data governance and asset data standards.
Incorporate and deeply integrate GIS services with major corporate systems, explicitly optimizing spatial workflows connected to the Trimble Unity Maintain EAM solution.
Analysis, Collaboration & Community Outreach
Deliver advanced spatial analysis, data modeling, and transformation services to support day-to-day business operations, long-term planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
Expand and champion the City's GIS Community of Practice to strengthen cross-departmental collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the broad adoption of enterprise geospatial tools.
Promote data transparency and operational tracking across the organization and to external stakeholders by building interactive dashboards and publishing open data initiatives via ArcGIS Hub.
Build and maintain effective strategic partnerships with municipal peers, technology vendors, and industry contributors to exchange best practices, foster innovation, and build a broader regional community of practice.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and requirements
Education & Core Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and extensive experience may be considered.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise GIS and geospatial data platforms, with a proven track record of delivering, modernizing, and sustaining enterprise-scale geospatial environments.
Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, including supervising staff, setting strategic priorities, allocating resources, and delivering complex, cross-functional data initiatives.
Technical & Architectural Expertise
Deep technical expertise in Esri ArcGIS technologies (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Web GIS) and comprehensive platform administration, with accountability for system performance, scalability, and lifecycle management.
Proven experience managing enterprise-wide GIS platform upgrades and architectural transformations, ideally including migrating from legacy ArcGIS 10 architectures to modern ArcGIS 11 service-based runtimes and network topologies (e.g., Trace Networks).
Extensive experience integrating GIS with major corporate systems—specifically Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platforms like Trimble Unity Maintain—backed by a firm understanding of asset lifecycles and data exchange frameworks.
Solid grounding in enterprise architecture principles, including service-based delivery models, cloud/SaaS hybrid environments, and secure system integration patterns.
Governance & Strategy
Strong expertise implementing geospatial data governance, including defining data standards, stewardship models, and data quality workflows that align with corporate master data strategies.
Demonstrated ability to define and execute enterprise GIS roadmaps, driving the structural transition from custom application code toward standardized, enterprise-wide geospatial data services.
Leadership, Change Management & Communication
Proven ability to navigate organizational change, championing the adoption of enterprise platforms, standards, and data-driven mapping practices across diverse business units.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership, business units, and the public.
A commitment to continuous learning and innovation, with the tactical capability to evaluate emerging technologies and lead by example through hands-on technical contribution when required.
Hours of work35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. This position is eligible for hybrid and flexible work arrangement options (as per current corporate policy).
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