Geo Information Systems Technician

Job ID:

J0425-0447

Job Status:

Temporary Full Time

Union:

Non-union

Job Level:

Technical/Professional

Location:

Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada

Principle Work Location:

McGeorge Building

Eligible for Working Remotely Consideration:

No

Number of Positions:

1

Reports to:

Supervisor, GIS

Date Posted:

April 15, 2025

Closing Date:

May 6, 2025

Compensation:

$38.896 - $43.970 / Hourly

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a temporary full-time GIS Technician with the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission. This temporary full-time opportunity is for a period up to March 2027.

Job description

The GIS Technician is responsible for supporting the on-going maintenance and dissemination of data in the GIS environment; responsible for the spatial data maintenance, end-user support, and the generation of maps and other GIS data products.

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent's core values and competencies
• Develop and produce GIS mapping products, including the design and implementation of digital and hard-copy maps
• Ensure that quality assurance on new or revised data conforms to standards laid out in the GeoDatabase and other applicable standards or policies
• On-going maintenance of GIS datasets such as water and wastewater data
• Provide technical support and expertise to internal staff and the general public regarding day-to-day and ad-hoc requests for GIS information and analysis
• Use quantitative methods to process spatial data for the purposes of making calculations, models and interfaces about space, spatial patterns, and spatial relationships.
• Convert, import, and export data in and out of the GIS
• Prepare regular status reports, highlighting GIS issues requiring attention
• Use GIS to acquire, manage, display and analyze spatial data in a digital form
• Liaise with other departments, agencies and general public on technical matters related to GIS applications and products
• Assess, interpret and depict water and wastewater utility network data within ArcGIS Pro
• Update, maintain and refine ArcGIS Pro water and wastewater data to reduce inaccuracies and to reflect field change records from the field staff
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro Utility Network data for analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure in the form of queries, programmatic reports and graphical representations
• Update and maintain as-built records documentation system in access inventory database
• Provide technical support in the planning, development and implementation of GIS applications including ArcGIS Pro, the Utility Network and ArcGIS Online
• Research and pursue all avenues to improve the overall value of the GIS system
• Understanding of water and wastewater as-built drawings

Essential qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in a Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geomatics, Information Technology or other related program, with two (2) to four (4) years of related experience
• Experience and knowledge of municipal government operations, familiarity with water and wastewater infrastructure information systems, GIS databases and ESRI ArcGIS software including ArcGIS Pro and the Utility Network
• Experience in developing and maintaining GIS data and other GIS output products
• Experience with water and wastewater utility network data within ArcGIS Pro
• Experience in analyzing spatial data in a municipal environment and translating client requirements into appropriate GIS reports and thematic maps
• Able to express information through analysis and mapping to individuals or groups taking into account the audience and the nature of the information
• Ability to evaluate and implement quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro 2.9.x
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or other similar software program)

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works mostly indoors
• This position works weekday hours

Driver's license/vehicle requirements

Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G (or higher) Ontario driver's licence; a driver's abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver's abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no 'non-medical or administrative' license suspension in the preceding three (3) years.

Background check

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: Police Criminal Record Check,education/certification verification, and employment reference check.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Walking: frequent walking on level surface, rough surface (less than 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (around the Civic centre for the most part, or another building; need to travel over sidewalks and uneven grass to locate assets which may be covered or hidden; surfaces can be slippery or uneven requiring balance)
• Sitting: frequently sitting in a chair (office time would require sitting in a chair; field inventory work could be conducted anywhere in Chatham-Kent driving distance)
• Lifting: frequent carrying (less than 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (some packages arrive with related contents - not too heavy - a few hard drives or for the most part vendor information and products; lifting, pulling and pushing computers around in order to access for cables and connections; carrying locate and GPS equipment in the field)
• Standing: frequent standing outside (possibility exists for GPS work - that would include walking and standing)
• Hands: constant fine finger dexterity (movement), mousing (operating a mouse and keyboard; operating a stylus and touch screen device with small buttons in the field)

Benefits

This temporary full-time position has an hourly wage of $38.896 to $43.970 and will receive 15% in lieu of benefits (which includes group benefits, statutory & non-statutory holidays, and non-enrolment in OMERS) and 4% vacation pay. Where a permanent employee is receiving benefits and is the successful candidate for a temporary vacancy, benefits will remain as per the policy manual.

Notice to Internal Municipal Employees only

When internal employees are applying to temporary vacancy and want to maintain their permanent status: positions posted as "temporary" may be filled with permanent employees (full-time, part-time and call-in) who want to keep their permanent status provided their ability to be released to a temporary position is reviewed and approved with their current manager/supervisor before submitting an application.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

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