GIS Technologist

Location

Peterborough, ON | Canada

Job description

GIS Technologist

Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. Peterborough has it all – a multitude of recreational opportunities, a diverse industrial, commercial and agricultural base, quality health care and excellent schools – including two outstanding post-secondary institutions. Peterborough is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area.

Temporary 1 year contract

Position Description

Assist in the development and maintenance of the corporate Geographic Information System (GIS) through the collection, input and verification of both spatial and attribute data.  Prepare and maintain corporate maps, graphics, plans, and schematics using both GIS and mapping software. 

Qualifications and Other Pertinent Details

Knowledge and experience normally associated with a three (3) year College Diploma in a Geospatial related field, e.g. GIS, Cartography, Geomatics in addition to 2 years’ experience (preferably in a municipal setting).  The incumbent will have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills; the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate a number of tasks at one time; and the ability to work with minimal supervision.  Must be a team player with a commitment to quality customer service.  The incumbent must have knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS suite of products and be familiar with Oracle Spatial and Relational Database Technology in addition to Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office Suite.  Must have knowledge of current GIS software releases, and programming languages.  Must be capable of reading and understanding Engineering design plans, site plans, draft plans of subdivision, registered subdivision plans, etc. to develop policies and procedures for the transfer of data into GIS.  The incumbent must have excellent mathematical skills including trigonometry for survey calculations, formulas for calculating map scale or map page sizes and to convert mapping software design units to metric or imperial scales.

Certification as a GIS Professional (GISP) by the GIS Certification Institute would be an asset.

Hourly rate: $33.53

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 24-T-25on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 12:00 p.m. on March 29, 2024, to:

City of Peterborough, People & Culture Division, City Hall, 500 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9. Fax: 742-7021  [email protected]

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require an accommodation.

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