GIS Student

About the Position

Co-ops... A co-op position with the City of Welland provides opportunities that will enhance your skills and provide real-world experience in the field you're interested in. A municipality is a microcosm of global industries. From communications to policy, engineering to human resources, and technology to legal, a strong career foundation can begin at the co-op level within a municipality. Every year, co-op students form the basis on which our programs, services, and activities thrive throughout the year. So, while you could work anywhere during your co-op term, why not join the City of Welland? After all, it's not just a placement. It's experience, relationship building, memory making, and much more. "

About the position... Reporting to the GIS Supervisor, the GIS Student shall provide support in the planning, maintenance, and evolution of the city GIS system. The incumbent will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating city GIS data sets and spatial asset inventories, and producing cartographic, analytical, and web-based products for city departments. Responsibilities will also include GPS field data collection, rigorous quality control and quality assurance of GIS data sets, as well as adherence to existing policies, procedures, and standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities...The duties listed are not meant to provide a description of every job performed, but only those which represent the core functions of the job.

-Undertake data collection, creation, and distribution for a range of spatial asset and tabular data inventories.
GPS field data collection.
-Assist with the update and maintenance of a wide range of corporate spatial data sets (including parcel fabric, address database, and infrastructure). This may involve researching historical plans and drawings.
-Assist with the update and transformation of GIS datasets from CAD drawings and various other sources.
-Scanning, filing, and linking of documents to GIS.
-Provide spatial analysis and information products in support of various business unit operations and service delivery.
-Aid with programming, scripting, and SQL query writing for a wide range of applications.
-Ensure rigorous quality control is maintained for data collected, converted, or acquired.
-Assist with GIS-related training and the development of associated support materials.
-Assist with the adherence of policies, guidelines, procedures, and standards as they relate to spatial data.
-Prepare custom and standard maps, web application, reports, and presentations for a variety of clients.
-Perform all other duties as assigned.

What you need to Succeed....

-Enrolled in post-secondary studies in GIS or relevant program.
-A valid Ontario Driver's License, Class G.
-Knowledge of GIS software including Esri ArcGIS suite of software is considered an asset.
-Working knowledge of and experience with GIS best practices, spatial analysis techniques, and cartographic layout and design principles is considered an asset.
-Working knowledge of ArcGIS Online web maps and application development is considered an asset.
-Working knowledge with SQL query-writing, Visual Basic, Python, and Esri's Model Builder for writing scripts to automate GIS tasks is considered an asset.
-Familiarity with data modeling and spatial database design is considered an asset.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Strong organizational and analytical skills including the ability to multi-task.

Salary and Benefit Information

Salary: $20.24/hour (2024 rate) plus OMERS pension is available

How to Apply

Closing date: Thursday June 13th, 2024
Co-op Term: 4-month term, September to December
How to apply: Submit a current application which includes a current cover letter and resume.

The City of Welland is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In addition, the City of Welland is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Should you require any accommodations, we will work to meet your needs.

All applications are held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is for employment assessment purposes only.

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