Are you ready to make an impact with your GIS expertise at the City of Toronto?

We are seeking a talented GIS professional to join our lively and dynamic team, where we leverage spatial data and tools and apply them to solve municipal challenges.

You'll be a great fit if you are a collaborator, an out-of-the-box thinker and ready to develop your skills in our flexible, hybrid work environment.

GOOD is now seeking qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director.  Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director of GOOD oversees overall strategic planning, fundraising, and day-to-day operations of the corporation.   This position leads the organization, manages staff or volunteers, acts as the principal liaison with stakeholders, community groups, the public, and government agencies, and ensures the mission of the corporation is effectively carried out. Additionally, they handle financial management, board relations, and maintain legal and ethical standards.  The Executive Director understands current trends in open data, open government and will have experience in establishing effective strategic relationships.   Balancing multiple roles efficiently is key in  this position.  The Executive Director is an ex-officio member of the GOOD Board of Directors.

Reporting to the Director of Construction and Infrastructure Services, the Division Manager, Geomatics provides strategic leadership and oversight of an infrastructure management portfolio that encompasses surveying, plan file management, locates, GIS operations, database administration, and advanced Geographic Information System analysis, as well as integration with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This position also drives innovation and efficiency in the delivery of the Geomatics Division in alignment with the City of London’s Strategic Plan to meet evolving organizational needs.

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Resources

GIS Management Handbook, 3rd Edition

Kessey-Dewitt Publications, in Association with URISA, has recently released the second Edition of the GIS Management Handbook—a major revision of the 2009 edition. Below is a brief description and the attached flyer provides additional information. Contact URISA to order this book

Published by Kessey Dewitt Publications in association with URISA, 460 pp., 2019

ISBN13: 978-0-9824093-1-2

This book is a comprehensive guide and reference to the field of GIS management. It provides practical information on the development, implementation, and operation of GIS programs and projects—for a full range of public sector, not-for-profit, and private sector organizations and companies. This book takes a practical approach providing clear descriptions of concepts, issues, and practices that may be used in operational to improve and maximize the efficiency of GIS programs and projects.

•  “I feel strongly that The GIS Management Handbook can be used as a catalyst to encourage GIS practitioners to make the next step to GIS leadership and management. A definitive guide for anyone in GIS management. I have been in the field for over 25 years and still reference this book as a refresher for principles of good GIS management.” - John Bacon, IT Strategy Program Manager, City of Hamilton, ON

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: GIS Management Overview and Context

Chapter 2: GIS Program Development

Chapter 3: Org. Structure, Governance, and Coordination

Chapter 4: Human Resources for GIS Programs

Chapter 5: Funding, Financial Management, and Multi-Org Agreements

Chapter 6: GIS Program Legal and Contract Issues

Chapter 7: Management of GIS Program Technical Elements

Chapter 8: Office Operations, Service Delivery, User Support

Chapter 9: GIS Projects and Project Management

Chapter 10: Guide to Additional Resources for GIS Managers

Appendices:

Appendix A: Types of Organizations that Use GIS Technology

Appendix B: Examples of GIS-Related Business Processes

Appendix C: Descriptions of Sources and Approaches for Training and Professional Development

Appendix D: Professional Codes of Ethics

Appendix E: Example of GIS Project Plan (Excerpt)

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