The GIS Technician, under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development, will focus on a variety of technical activities relating to the management of the District’s GIS system. These include administering the Districts GIS systems, management of geospatial data and analysis, development and implementation of geospatial tools, processes and organizational strategy.
This position will support the day-to-day operations of District staff as well to help the District’s current and long-range planning activities. This work will include technical and clerical work related to the administration and maintenance of the District’s GIS system and associated apps, preparation of maps and other visual materials, and development of GIS related apps to assist with District operations and asset management. This position will also assist with permitting handled by the department.
Skills and Experience: We are seeking a collaborative, analytical, results-oriented individual with excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of Graphic Information System, including:
- University degree or post-secondary diploma in geographic information systems from a recognized institution
- Minimum of two years work experience with computer assisted mapping techniques, database systems, GIS programming methods, preferably in a municipal government setting
- Knowledge and experience working with ESRI ArcGIS and associated tools
- Sound knowledge of scripting languages, mapping principles, simple mathematics, coordinate geometry, drafting, and survey computations
- Complete proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other common applications
Detailed job specifications can be found below.
Salary and Benefits: This vacancy is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698. The 2024 hourly wage rate is $40.78 per hour for a Engineering/Planning Technician 1 and, as per the current collective agreement, includes a competitive range of vacation, health and wellness benefits.
How to Apply: This position will remain open until Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, complete with a cover letter to the attention of;
Human Resources – District of Sparwood
Telephone: (250) 425-6271
Email: careers@sparwood.ca
Qualified applicants may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian Criminal Record check, an Employment Verification and/or an Education and Accreditation Verification and a Clean Drivers Abstract.
Job Description
| Job Title | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician | ||
| Reports To | Director of Planning and Development | Salary Grade | CUPE – Regular Full-Time |
| Department | Planning and Development | Updated | September 2024 |
Summary
The GIS Technician, under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development, is responsible for a variety of technical activities relating to the management of the District’s GIS system. These include:
- Administration of the District’s GIS systems
- Collection and management of geospatial data
- Geospatial analysis
- Assisting in the development of geospatial tools and processes to enhance District operations and planning
- Implementation of the District’s GIS strategy
This position will support the day-to-day operations of District staff as well to help the district’s current and long-range planning activities. This work will include technical and clerical work related to the administration and maintenance of the District’s GIS system and associated apps, preparation of maps and other visual materials, and development of GIS related apps to assist with District operations and asset management. This position will also assist with permitting handled by the department both to provide coverage in the department and as additional resourcing during busy periods.
This role requires a high level of professional integrity, exceptional communication skills, critical and analytical thinking skills with a focus on service delivery.
Core Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Client/Customer Focus
- Conflict Management
- Commitment to Health and Safety
- Ethics and Integrity
- Professionalism
- Problem Solving
- Research and Analysis
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Interest in technology and keeping current with advancing technology.
Core Job Duties
- Administers and maintains the District’s Geographic Information Systems and geo database.
- Performs spatial analysis to support District operations and planning.
- Maintains and distributes services to support desktop, mobile, and web applications for the organization and related documentation of process and procedures.
- Publishes and manages GIS web services in a service-oriented architecture.
- Supports interdepartmental projects by preparing detailed specifications for both spatial and non-spatial data.
- Designs tools to efficiently source internal and external data and plans for the integration with existing data sets.
- Provides guidance to users as required; oversees geodatabase related activity and ensuring it meets industry standards.; identifies and resolves anomalies in data quality as appropriate.
- Assembles data from various files, charts, and similar records for conversion and entry to the GIS.
- Assembles technical data to support information reporting requirements.
- Assists with preparing, collecting, and maintaining technical data and reports including GPS data collection
- Collaborates with other departments to locate assets
- Responds to user service requests, leveraging GIS to meet organizational requirements.
- Assists with carrying out site and field inspections as required, project management, and providing technical advice.
- Ensures compliance with legislative requirements (e.g. FOIPPA).
- Ensures that established policies and procedures are followed related to safety, customer service, financial transactions, etc.
- Assists the department with current and long-range planning tasks including permitting, bylaw development, and customer enquiries.
- Assists with departmental projects and bylaw development.
- Prepares reports on departmental work and projects for presentation to decision makers.
- Other duties as assigned. Other Job Duties
- Promotes a positive, professional image of the District and models our core values in all interactions with internal and external clients
- Seeks to understand individual client needs and concerns and contributes to finding and implementing the most appropriate solution
- Actively participates in the District’s Health & Safety Program and complies with all legislation, policies, directives, procedures and safe work practices relevant to the task being performed
- Understands and carries out the employee responsibilities as outlined in the District’s Health and Safety Program
- All persons employed by the District of Sparwood will be required to assist the municipality in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties
Job Requirements
- University degree or post-secondary diploma in geographic information systems from a recognized institute
- Minimum of two years of work experience with computer assisted mapping techniques, database systems, programming methods applicable to GIS systems, preferably in a municipal government setting
- Knowledge and experience working with ESRI ArcGIS and associated tools.
- Knowledge of scripting languages related to GIS with the ability to maintain and test programs and subroutines of varying complexity
- Sound knowledge of mapping principles, techniques and materials, simple mathematics, coordinate geometry, drafting, and survey computations
- Complete proficiency with MS office suite and other common applications
- Ability to conduct accurate and independent research in support of planning issues, using various sources and to use software applications to analyze, interpret and make recommendations based on information obtained
- Ability to interpret moderately complex technical information, technical drawings, policies, and procedures and explain them to the public
- Strong problem identification and skills and the ability to develop solutions.
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Knowledge of Provincial Planning Legislation and ability to read and interpret municipal bylaws is an asset
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, confidentially, and professionally
- Attention to detail in all areas of work
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Work Conditions
- Interaction with employees, management, and the public at large
- Public speaking
- Occasional overtime
- Occasional travel
- Sitting for extended periods of time; and
- Working within proscribed timeframes
Post Date: December 6, 2024 | Category: Job Postings News & Updates