Planning Assistant - Mapping
Location
Richmond, BC | Canada
Job description
Planning Assistant - Mapping
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people . This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada”, then please apply.
Overview
Under the supervision of the Supervisor – Mapping and Production, the Planning Assistant – Mapping creates and maintains custom cartography for internal and external customers, including location maps for all development applications. In addition, this position will be responsible for basic graphic design support, and large format display mounting is required.
Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Produces a variety of maps for visual aids supporting a variety of reports, advertising, presentations, Committee and Council meetings and Public Hearings; extracts and imports maps from the GIS System into the software Adobe Illustrator and InDesign and occasionally CorelDraw; creates maps by adding text, boundaries and tones.
- Maintains cartography for OCP Schedule 2 and Single Family Lot Size Policy, and information maps sold at the Front Counter
- Circulates Zoning Amendment maps
- Provides support to the City’s Production Centre, by cutting and mounting posters, displays and binder covers, etc., as well as laminating and coordinating final assembly.
- Provides basic graphic design support for projects that adhere to templates and City branding, such as signage, brochures, reports and posters, etc.
- Maintains inventory of products produced by the Production Centre for sale at the front counter and replenishes as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Sound knowledge of computer assisted mapping techniques, graphics and related software programs. (Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw, GIS/ArcMap)
- Sound knowledge of department functions, objectives and procedures.
- Knowledge of general drafting, layout, and graphic presentation methods and techniques applicable to municipal planning work.
- Knowledge of the cartographic presentation of municipal functions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Considerable independent judgement and action ability in meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and deal tactfully and effectively with municipal officials and employees.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by some coursework in in cartography, graphic design or related discipline.
- Up to 1 year experience in a planning related role in a complex, unionized environment.
- Experience in GIS ArcMap, Richmond Interactive Map – Staff View (RIM) and Amanda task management software is preferred.
Additional Information:
Employee Group:
CUPE Local 718
Position Status:
Regular Full-Time
Duration of Appointment:
N/A
Salary Range:
$33.97 - 39.99/hr
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 5:00pm on a compressed work schedule
Application Posted:
3/11/24
External Closing Date:
3/18/24
PCC#:
88
Job tags
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