GIS Student

Job Type Co-op, Temporary-Full-time, up to 8 months, Union Salary Range $17.60 to $23.82 per hour Location Barrie, ON - Hybrid (see below for more details) Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 Application Deadline Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm The Opportunity The Information Technology Department provides information technology expertise and professional services to all City departments, affiliated agencies (Barrie Public Library, Barrie Police Services) and area municipalities receiving Barrie fire dispatch services. The Department is responsible for delivering, administering, managing and supporting (in partnership with the business units) all data and voice communications, including but not limited to network infrastructure, servers, storage infrastructure, printers, computing infrastructure, applications and software, databases, web services, geographic information systems, and project and portfolio management. The Department provides daily technology support to over 1100 users at more than 40 City locations across the City. Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of GIS Operations, the GIS Student position is responsible for assisting with the creation and maintenance of corporate GIS spatial and attribute data, which involves data entry, editing, and quality control. Additionally, this position reviews corporate GIS datasets, generates maps, tables, graphs, and charts, and collects GIS field data. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the management of spatial and GIS data, which is integrated with the operations of various City systems and supports City-wide projects, programs, and initiatives. Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it – your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed. Education Currently enrolled in or is a student in Secondary School, College, or University program in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Resource Mapping Technician, Environmental Technician, or related discipline Experience Demonstrated experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities. Knowledge/Skill/Ability General knowledge of GIS principles, cartography, mapping systems, geodatabases, assets and operations. Demonstrated ability to: maintain a high standard of public relations at all times work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal and/or outcome interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a community/client service environment Basic customer service, attention to detail, administrative, interpersonal, oral communication, organizational, problem solving, and written communication skills. Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, Vision, Word), ESRI Suite (ArcGIS), GPS applications and Hardware (Collector for ArcGIS). Conditions of Employment Satisfactory Criminal Record Check * *Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement. Other Important Information Work Term May 2026 - December 2026 (8 Months) Location City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario, or Applicable City Location. Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow for a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet eligibility requirements. Hours The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Wage $17.60 to $23.82 per hour What We Offer This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees. How to Apply Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Why Barrie? The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us. Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life. Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great. Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code‑protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr