{"id":1136829,"url":"https://alion.io/job/city-of-guelph-supervisor-enterprise-gis","title":"Supervisor, Enterprise GIS","company":{"id":1049739,"name":"City of Guelph","domain":"guelph.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/guelph","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Guelph, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":108726,"max":135908,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":135908},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Master Data Management","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T08:32:56Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T08:32:56Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Job Summary\nService 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\nWhen 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.\nWhat we offer\nWe offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:\nPaid vacation days, increasing with years of service\nPaid personal days;\nDefined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;\nExtended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;\nEmployee and Family Assistance Program;\nParental leave top up program; \nLearning and development opportunities including tuition assistance\nEmployee recognition programs.\nPosition Overview\nResumes 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.\nThe 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.\nGuided 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.\nKey duties and responsibilities\nStrategic Leadership & Team Management\nProvide 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.\nLead the planning, delivery, and sustainment of the Enterprise GIS roadmap, advancing GIS governance and analytics in alignment with the Corporate Asset Management program.\nDevelop a comprehensive GIS strategic framework that aligns diverse business and application stakeholder groups while safeguarding reliable service delivery to the Guelph community.\nLead an inclusive culture by resolving internal conflicts, mediating team disputes, and enforcing collaborative problem-solving.\nTransformational Migration & System Architecture\nEvaluate GIS software, hardware, and geospatial asset need to recommend strategic procurements and lifecycle replacements that support GIS service delivery.\nDrive the organizational transition from custom, legacy GIS application development toward standardized, enterprise-wide geospatial data services and integrations.\nSpearhead 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.\nOversee GIS platform administration and establish comprehensive operational documentation, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning to guarantee system resilience.\nData Governance & Corporate Integration\nCollaborate with Enterprise Application teams to align spatial data models and services, ensuring flawless consistency and integrity in Asset Master Data management and reporting.\nEnsure the long-term integrity, quality, and lifecycle management of geospatial data in strict alignment with corporate data governance and asset data standards.\nIncorporate and deeply integrate GIS services with major corporate systems, explicitly optimizing spatial workflows connected to the Trimble Unity Maintain EAM solution.\nAnalysis, Collaboration & Community Outreach\nDeliver advanced spatial analysis, data modeling, and transformation services to support day-to-day business operations, long-term planning, and evidence-based decision-making.\nExpand and champion the City's GIS Community of Practice to strengthen cross-departmental collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the broad adoption of enterprise geospatial tools.\nPromote data transparency and operational tracking across the organization and to external stakeholders by building interactive dashboards and publishing open data initiatives via ArcGIS Hub.\nBuild 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.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nQualifications and requirements\nEducation & Core Experience\nBachelor’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.\n10+ 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.\nDemonstrated experience managing technical teams, including supervising staff, setting strategic priorities, allocating resources, and delivering complex, cross-functional data initiatives.\nTechnical & Architectural Expertise\nDeep 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.\nProven 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).\nExtensive 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.\nSolid grounding in enterprise architecture principles, including service-based delivery models, cloud/SaaS hybrid environments, and secure system integration patterns.\nGovernance & Strategy\nStrong expertise implementing geospatial data governance, including defining data standards, stewardship models, and data quality workflows that align with corporate master data strategies.\nDemonstrated ability to define and execute enterprise GIS roadmaps, driving the structural transition from custom application code toward standardized, enterprise-wide geospatial data services.\nLeadership, Change Management & Communication\nProven ability to navigate organizational change, championing the adoption of enterprise platforms, standards, and data-driven mapping practices across diverse business units.\nExcellent 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.\nA 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.\nHours of work 35 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).\nHow to apply Click \"Apply Now\" on the top right hand side of your screen. This posting will remain live until the position has been filled.\nHiring Process Transparency\nThe City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.\nCommitment to Diversity & Accessibility The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.\nPrivacy Notice Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. 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