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ices to the Township corporately and supports partnership with other lower-tier municipalities and the County. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* - Two years direct experience using GIS to manage land or municipal infrastructure related data, preferably in a municipal setting. - Graduate of a technology diploma or degree program in Geomatics, Geography, Land use Planning, or Engineering from a recognized technical institute or university or a combination of related formal technical training and specific GIS work experience in a municipal or similar environment. - Experience using GIS to manage land or municipal physical infrastructure related data, preferably in a municipal setting. - High degree of computer literacy in the use of ESRI products, and MS Office Suite. - Experience and knowledge of AutoCAD, Geocortex, Microsoft SQL or equivalent database exposure considered an asset. - Familiarity with GIS Water &/or Wastewater System Modelling considered an asset. - Familiarity with the use of Differential GPS data collection would be considered an asset. - Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” driver’s license. - Competence in oral and written communication, and excellent public relations skills are essential. - Familiarity with maintenance management software considered an asset. *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Under the direction of the IT Manager the position will support the Corporation on a technical and administrative basis, and support the GIS Systems Administrator on a functional basis by: - Updating municipal GIS databases and GIS mapping as new infrastructure is added to the municipal assets. - Create mapping for the corporation and the public website. - Maintain and create GIS apps for the public and the corporation. - Providing mapping, GIS data, and related records as required by developers, other municipal employees and consultants employed by the Township for projects within Loyalist Township. - Attending various construction and development meetings for the purpose of obtaining information on physical assets or providing information or the municipality’s physical assets. - Performing all assigned GIS duties recognizing and supporting the objectives of the Township’s GIS Strategic Plan. - Prepare, revise and maintain a library of system drawings, GIS information and other pertinent records in electronic format as directed by Management. - Participating on the GIS coordinating committee, as directed. - Maintaining GIS system information databases. - Providing water distribution, sewage collection system, lot grading and road right of way system information in a variety of formats when requested. - Preparing graphics, drawings and layouts for the corporation as requested. - Assisting with GPS work for the Corporation, as required. - Attending training on GIS and data management to remain current, make recommendations for process improvements as well as new program development. - Providing training on GIS and data management to other departmental staff members as requested. - Assisting with general office duties as assigned. - Performing other duties, as assigned. - Access to a personal vehicle for work-related purposes is a requirement of this position. Travel expenses (per kilometer) will be reimbursed in accordance with Township policy. - Dealing on a day-to-day basis with Township Departments, as needed. - Investigating complaints or enquiries and dealing with the public to promptly resolve problems through personal contact. *WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:* _Internal_ Daily communication with staff and any other team members requiring GIS support. _External_ Regular liaisons with other GIS partners in the Lennox and Addington County area, and in the larger municipal sector. Occasional contacts with outside vendors and training organizations. *WORKING CONDITIONS:*
- Normal office environment working conditions apply.
- May be seated for long periods (3-4 hours).
- Work hours are equal to a 35-hour week.
- Some flexibility is required to accommodate evening/weekend off-hours GIS/IT projects. _The job description reflects the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and should not be construed to describe in detail all duties and responsibilities of the job._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $34.80 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assis