Administration

GIS Administrator

GIS Administrator - Corporate Services
Full Time Permanent – Union  - Existing Vacancy 
As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all.

NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, endangered species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management.

NPCA is the caretaker of 43 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.

The Opportunity
As the GIS Administrator, you will oversee the full lifecycle of the Authority’s spatial and non-spatial data systems—from implementation and configuration to maintenance and optimization. You will be responsible for administrating GIS servers, databases, and applications; developing and deploying customized web and mobile mapping solutions; and integrating GIS with other enterprise systems to improve data accessibility and workflow efficiency. The role also involves designing and maintaining field data collection tools, creating dashboards and reports to support decision-making, and ensuring system security, performance, and compliance with industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to apply both technical expertise and strategic vision to modernize the Authority’s GIS infrastructure and deliver innovative geospatial solutions that directly support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise GIS architecture - including system administration, data and business process integration, workflow enhancement tools, and open spatial data initiatives, to ensure optimized operations, informed decision-making, and public transparency
• Designing and implementing custom spatial and non-spatial applications that enhance departmental workflows, improve operational efficiency, and expand public access to open data
• Designing, maintaining, and securing enterprise GIS databases and servers, ensuring data integrity, redundancy, and accessibility to support custom applications and tools
• Modeling, documenting, and maintaining spatial and non-spatial datasets while providing analytical support for GIS projects as needed
• Providing technical documentation, staff training, and support for GIS and business applications, enhancing information management workflows and facilitating public access to open data.

What you Bring

• Degree from a recognized university in Geographic Information Systems or Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Geographic Information Systems with an undergraduate degree in Geography, Environmental Studies or a related field
• Two (2) years’ experience in Web GIS integration and/or ArcGIS Online
• Two (2) years’ experience with GIS server technology and web server administration (ArcGIS Server/Enterprise)
• Experience working with RDBMS and ETL tools, SQL Server and Safe FME preferred
• Valid ‘G’ class driver’s license
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team

What We Offer You

• An hourly salary starting at $42.41 up to $51.72 (35 hours/week – 2025 rate)
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• A Health Care Spending Account, allowing you to use your benefits where you need them.
• Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan
• Free access to all the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Areas
• A hybrid remote work opportunity
• An opportunity to make a difference as part of a highly engaged and passionate team of professionals

Home Base Location: NPCA Main Office – 3350 Merrittville Highway, Thorold with travel within the watershed
Application Deadline: Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 4pm

The NPCA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We do not condone or tolerate discrimination on the basis of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, or record of offence. Our hiring policies help ensure a consistent, diverse and objective hiring process that is non-discriminatory in nature, and compliant with the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act as well as any other related legislation ensuring equal employment opportunities.

We can provide accommodation for a disability in all employment activities, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@npca.ca.