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Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

Tillsonburg, On

Waterloo, On

Hamilton, On

Hamilton, On

Brantford, On

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRANTFORD 2012 - 2013* Coordinated the development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of an enterprise ESRI GIS geodatabase for municipally owned assets.* Formulated recommendations with respect to GIS-related policies, procedures, work methods and standards.* Responsible for the design, development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of GIS-related applications, strategies, systems, services, components and initiatives, including digital cartography and internet-based thematic mapping applications using spatially referenced data.* Evaluated departmental needs and identify opportunities for enhancing or improving GIS usage across the organization to meet business demands.* Oversaw the design and development of various databases; collaborate with Database Administrators to achieve end goal.* Provided GIS guidance and support to the organization; act as single point of contact for GIS-related issues.* Performed data audits and quality control measures to ensure integrity of geographic information databases.* Initiated and maintained data coordination within the organization and with external agencies.* Developed reports pertaining to existing municipal infrastructure condition, value and replacement/rehabilitation needs.* Responsible for procuring, analyzing and submitting data for various Municipal, Provincial and Federal initiatives including Asset Management (PSAB 3150 standards), National Benchmarking, Ontario Municipal Benchmarking, Municipal Performance Measures, Source Water Protection, and Confined Space.* Provided technical solutions for the collection, recording and analysis of asset data.* Developed and maintained GIS manuals and system documentation.* Participated in emergency management as part of the Emergency Operations Centre team, acting as the GIS-based decision support system for the organization..

Brantford

* Responsible for the development and implementation of a Corporate Asset Management Program.* Contributed to the overall development and implementation of asset management policies and procedures.* Provided a leadership role in the reporting of tangible capital assets (PSAB 3150).* Served as initiator for specific capital projects, maintaining and evolving Asset Management philosophies such as Asset Condition Rating and Capital Asset Prioritization System (CAPS).* Provided technical solutions for the collection, recording and analysis of asset data.* Developed, administered and maintained on-line-mapping solutions utilizing the Corporate Geographic Information System (GIS)* Formulated recommendations with respect to department policies, procedures, work methods and standards.* Developed reports pertaining to existing municipal infrastructure condition, value and replacement/rehabilitation needs.* Responsible for procuring, analyzing and submitting data for various Municipal, Provincial and Federal initiatives including Asset Management (PSAB 3150 standards), National Benchmarking, Ontario Municipal Benchmarking, Municipal Performance Measures, Source Water Protection, and Confined Space.* Provided direction and supervision to GIS and Asset Management staff.* Hired, trained, supervised, managed and evaluated staff.

Brantford

* Developed, implemented, administered and maintained a Provincially recognized Corporate Geographic Information System (GIS) for municipal infrastructure including geospatial data and mapping, quality assurance and integrity.* Assisted in the development, implementation and administration of a Municipal Infrastructure Data Standard (MIDS), which was developed in order to standardize the storage and management of municipally owned assets for the Province of Ontario.* Responsible for procuring, analyzing and submitting data for various Municipal, Provincial and Federal initiatives including National Benchmarking, Ontario Municipal Benchmarking, Municipal Performance Measures, Source Water Protection and Asset Management (PSAB 3150 standards), etc.* Facilitated the development of a GIS relational database for water, sanitary and storm sewers, traffic, transit and road network infrastructure, including the coordination and supervision of the collection and entry of data, ensuring data integrity. This data had various uses including the development of applications and creation of reports to support corporate initiatives.* Provided guidance to departments regarding spatial data maintenance and management procedures, including hiring, training, and supervising staff involved in the maintenance of municipal infrastructure data and GIS projects.* Developed City infrastructure thematic mapping using ESRI ArcGIS products. Maintained intranet web pages using AutoDesk MapGuide and MapGuide SDF Loader to display infrastructure graphics and data for use by Corporation staff.* Researched, recommended and coordinated the procurement and implementation of a GPS tracking system for City of Brantford Transit and Public Works Department vehicles.* Assisted in the implementation of a Tree Inventory Project that utilizes tablet PC's to collect data and graphics pertaining to City owned vegetation.

Brantford, On

* Responsible for the collection, organization, analysis and maintenance of water and hydro assets attributes, ensuring geospatial data and location information integrity, and coordinated, prioritized, and ensured timely delivery of information required for various projects.* Carried out site quality control inspections for new installation of municipal water distribution infrastructure, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications and standards.

Certificate, Asset Management, 89

AMP for Cross-Functional Municipal Teams

Management

Diploma, Gis And Spatial Analysis

Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology/Technician, 3.95