Join Geospatial Ontario to help our team as we continue to develop, build and innovate province-wide mapping products across Ontario.In this role, you will work with a diverse team of geospatial experts in a highly collaborative setting to develop Foundation Geospatial Data for the province of Ontario. This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in geospatial science and technology to help develop new, innovative mapping solutions. Projects often require teams to engage and work with a wide user community that includes the public, private sector, Indigenous communities, municipalities, Conservation Authorities and provincial and federal government.
Meet Your New TeamGeospatial Ontario focuses on delivering enterprise-level geospatial services, data, and infrastructure that support government, business, and communities across the province. We welcome you to join our team of MNR in Peterborough, a city known for its welcoming community and high quality of life. Peterborough offers a perfect balance of city conveniences and outdoor adventures. With a vibrant arts scene, beautiful parks, and easy access to lakes and trails, it's an ideal place to work, live, and thrive.
Note: The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
Information Session:Want to learn more? Join our information session! The hiring manager will be hosting a virtual information session** on November 18. This session is a great opportunity to learn more about the role, the team, and what it's like to work as a Geospatial Analytical Technician.
Session Details:
• Click the following link to join:
Information Session • Date & Time: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
**Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.
About the job
As a Geospatial Analytical Technician, you will:
• work collaboratively with a team, to develop and advance provincial geospatial data products
• assist on research and development projects, by evaluating new geospatial methods, and analyzing and reporting on findings
• assess and evaluate project deliverables for quality and adherence to standards
• assist teams with solving and implementing technical problems that relate to geospatial data products, mapping applications, and geospatial infrastructure
•help develop and implement geospatial information management processes and best-practices
• assist the project manager and team with project scoping, task tracking, scheduling and reporting
What you bring to the team
GIS Knowledge and Skills
• You have knowledge of geospatial theory and practice (GIS, remote sensing, mapping) with emphasis on geospatial referencing systems spatial data integration, geospatial analysis, statistical sampling techniques, error analysis, map production and accuracy assessment.
• You have a demonstrated ability to use GIS and Remote Sensing software and its associated modules.
• You have knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles and practices to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• You have demonstrated analytical skills to provide GIS analysis and data management.
• You have good research and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical and process problems.
Information Management
• You have proven knowledge of information management principles concerning the quality, use and value of data and information.
• You are aware of the principles related to effective information access, privacy and copyright protection and information security.
Project Management and Organizational Skills
• You have sound project management skills to ensure project tasks are completed on-time, within budget and to required specifications.
• You have good organizational and time management skills to work in an environment with multiple projects and changing priorities.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• You have proven teamwork skills to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary, collaborative working group.
• You possess good verbal communications skills to communicate technical issues and solutions using clear language.
• You possess good writing skills to develop work plans and prepare technical procedures and reports.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly, and accessible physical work environment