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About the Role We're recruiting Geomatics Analysts (Level 2) to support the development of geospatial mapping capabilities and products for evolving aircraft systems, including major helicopter modernization programs. This role sits within a specialized engineering team producing aeronautical charts and custom geospatial products built to meet strict aviation operational airworthiness standards — a highly specialized cartographic and GIS discipline. What You'll Do • Analyze, develop, and document the functional requirements of aircraft map-display systems, including information, procedures, and decision flows • Evaluate existing procedures and methods; identify and document database content, structure, and application sub-systems; develop data dictionaries • Define input/output sources and detailed technical design plans, and support approval of designs • Design and document system components, their interfaces, and operational environments • Design data structures, files, sub-systems, modules, and production workflows, including testing strategies and systems • Document system design and concepts, and present for approval • Produce complete operational systems, including forms, manuals, programs, data files, and procedures • Perform GIS and cartographic production analysis and modelling • Design and implement functional prototypes of aeronautical charts and products • Restructure and integrate data from diverse sources and formats into production workflows • Create and update metadata for geospatial datasets compliant with ISO 19115 metadata standards • Create, update, and maintain documentation outlining production procedures and applicable aeronautical/mapping standards • Create, update, and document standardized datasets and fit-for-purpose aeronautical products across aircraft fleets • Maintain detailed product specifications, database schemas, and symbology libraries for digital aeronautical products and web mapping services • Provide technical advice and support to internal development teams as well as external stakeholders and the broader product user community Deliverables • Documented functional requirements • Documented database structures, schemas, and associated content definitions • Technical design documentation describing the processes used to convert input data sources into required outputs • Production manuals, standard operating procedures, and related documentation • Technical specifications for final data products • System design documentation describing relationships and integrations between applications, tools, and data transformers • Output data and/or product prototypes for testing and validation
Requirements What We're Looking For • Experience as a Geomatics Analyst, GIS Specialist, or Cartographer, ideally at an intermediate (Level 2) level • Strong background in GIS, cartographic production, and geospatial data modelling • Experience with aeronautical charting or aviation mapping products is a strong asset • Familiarity with ISO 19115 metadata standards • Experience developing functional requirements, database schemas, and system design documentation • Ability to work with diverse data sources and formats and integrate them into production workflows • Strong technical writing and documentation skills • Eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance and controlled goods registration, as this role involves access to controlled goods and technology • Fluent in English Engagement Details • Location: on-site in Ottawa, ON during core hours (7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, excluding statutory holidays); limited off-site/remote work may be authorized by the client • Meetings: weekly status update meetings, plus ad hoc meetings as required • Language: English
About MGIS
Since 2001 MGIS has been providing expert IT Professional Services in the National Capital Region to both the Government of Canada and Private Corporations. As of 2003 MGIS shifted its methodology away from providing patch work fixes to becoming a leader in offering comprehensive IT solutions, blending the experience of proven Real Experts and our hand-picked MGIS Consultants to create a Real Solutions team specific to each client’s individual needs.
Our experience makes us a proven leader in providing Real Solutions to information technology and business needs. Also, MGIS is one of the only companies with access to the majority of Government of Canada vehicles. As such, we can provide a Real Solution to meet the needs of each one of our clients. We sit with clients to create Real Solutions, support them through the procurement process and deliver the solution as designed, on time and on budget.
For Consultants, MGIS Inc. aims to work with Real Experts who have the experience and skill set to match a client’s specific project needs and be a part of a Real Solution. As such, we seek out leaders and rising stars in the IT industry and add them to our increasingly talented pool of MGIS Consultants. When a client requires a Real Solution we want to ensure they are getting the exact resources they require, meaning our Consultants are working on projects tailored to their unique skill set, gaining valuable experience and placed in an environment where they can succeed.
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About the role
About the Role We're recruiting Geomatics Analysts (Level 2) to support the development of geospatial mapping capabilities and products for evolving aircraft systems, including major helicopter modernization programs. This role sits within a specialized engineering team producing aeronautical charts and custom geospatial products built to meet strict aviation operational airworthiness standards — a highly specialized cartographic and GIS discipline. What You'll Do • Analyze, develop, and document the functional requirements of aircraft map-display systems, including information, procedures, and decision flows • Evaluate existing procedures and methods; identify and document database content, structure, and application sub-systems; develop data dictionaries • Define input/output sources and detailed technical design plans, and support approval of designs • Design and document system components, their interfaces, and operational environments • Design data structures, files, sub-systems, modules, and production workflows, including testing strategies and systems • Document system design and concepts, and present for approval • Produce complete operational systems, including forms, manuals, programs, data files, and procedures • Perform GIS and cartographic production analysis and modelling • Design and implement functional prototypes of aeronautical charts and products • Restructure and integrate data from diverse sources and formats into production workflows • Create and update metadata for geospatial datasets compliant with ISO 19115 metadata standards • Create, update, and maintain documentation outlining production procedures and applicable aeronautical/mapping standards • Create, update, and document standardized datasets and fit-for-purpose aeronautical products across aircraft fleets • Maintain detailed product specifications, database schemas, and symbology libraries for digital aeronautical products and web mapping services • Provide technical advice and support to internal development teams as well as external stakeholders and the broader product user community Deliverables • Documented functional requirements • Documented database structures, schemas, and associated content definitions • Technical design documentation describing the processes used to convert input data sources into required outputs • Production manuals, standard operating procedures, and related documentation • Technical specifications for final data products • System design documentation describing relationships and integrations between applications, tools, and data transformers • Output data and/or product prototypes for testing and validation
Requirements What We're Looking For • Experience as a Geomatics Analyst, GIS Specialist, or Cartographer, ideally at an intermediate (Level 2) level • Strong background in GIS, cartographic production, and geospatial data modelling • Experience with aeronautical charting or aviation mapping products is a strong asset • Familiarity with ISO 19115 metadata standards • Experience developing functional requirements, database schemas, and system design documentation • Ability to work with diverse data sources and formats and integrate them into production workflows • Strong technical writing and documentation skills • Eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance and controlled goods registration, as this role involves access to controlled goods and technology • Fluent in English Engagement Details • Location: on-site in Ottawa, ON during core hours (7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, excluding statutory holidays); limited off-site/remote work may be authorized by the client • Meetings: weekly status update meetings, plus ad hoc meetings as required • Language: English
About MGIS
Since 2001 MGIS has been providing expert IT Professional Services in the National Capital Region to both the Government of Canada and Private Corporations. As of 2003 MGIS shifted its methodology away from providing patch work fixes to becoming a leader in offering comprehensive IT solutions, blending the experience of proven Real Experts and our hand-picked MGIS Consultants to create a Real Solutions team specific to each client’s individual needs.
Our experience makes us a proven leader in providing Real Solutions to information technology and business needs. Also, MGIS is one of the only companies with access to the majority of Government of Canada vehicles. As such, we can provide a Real Solution to meet the needs of each one of our clients. We sit with clients to create Real Solutions, support them through the procurement process and deliver the solution as designed, on time and on budget.
For Consultants, MGIS Inc. aims to work with Real Experts who have the experience and skill set to match a client’s specific project needs and be a part of a Real Solution. As such, we seek out leaders and rising stars in the IT industry and add them to our increasingly talented pool of MGIS Consultants. When a client requires a Real Solution we want to ensure they are getting the exact resources they require, meaning our Consultants are working on projects tailored to their unique skill set, gaining valuable experience and placed in an environment where they can succeed.