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Base City: 

Calgary - On-site

Salary: 

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Rating: 

Self-taught: 

Position Type: 

Full-time

Position Keywords: 

Required: 

Bachelor - Computer Science

Experience: 

4 Years GIS

Other Experience: 

  • Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Geomatics or related discipline
  • 4-6 years of knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, techniques and tools in the areas of GIS and ETL and using Safe Software as core software – FME (Feature Manipulation Engine)
  • 4-6 years of practical experience and knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, techniques and tools in the areas of GIS as mandatory using ESRI as core software is an asset
  • 4-6 years of experience scripting languages which facilitate ETL such as Python is an asset

About the Job: 

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

What they want you to do: 

The GIS Software Developer plays a pivotal role in identifying, comprehending, implementing, and meticulously documenting the business processes related to GIS ETL. Their tasks involve scripting development for ESRI Enterprise and integrating systems such as AWS, IoT, in addition to data processing and manipulation tasks. This encompasses everything from the inception, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of FME Server processes.

This position is based in Calgary, Alberta or Kansas City, MO.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Design, implement, and oversee both real-time and near real-time, as well as historical Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) workflows that manage the flow of GIS data and its integration with various systems
  • Support FME Server and Desktop processes
  • Create and maintain scripts and tools developed for providing GIS analysis and output for business
  • Perform QA/QC in support of day-to-day operational data change requests (Data Change Management)
  • Work with CPKC Change Management and internal business partners coordinating the delivery of ETL requests
  • Troubleshoot incidents or defects that arise in supported applications and ensure a timely resolution. Ensure that all stakeholders are updated on progress
  • Create detailed documentation and improve efficiencies

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