Geographical Information Systems

The GIS and Asset Management Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and maintenance
of the municipality’s GIS and Asset Management Program. This role includes maintaining spatial asset
inventories, analyzing infrastructure data, producing cartographic and analytical products, and
leading strategic initiatives for long-term planning.

You will be working in a vibrant community of 4,921 just 85 kilometres north of Edmonton. We have
all the amenities and more. Living in Westlock you can experience live arts, concerts, all sports or
belong to one of the multiple community organizations. Town amenities include the Rotary Spirit
Centre multi-plex, the Aquatic Centre, skateboard park, ball diamonds, parks and playgrounds. The
Town’s strong business sector provides all the services and shopping you will need. Your co-workers
are focused on providing great public service and having fun while doing so.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain the municipality’s corporate GIS datasets and asset management databases.
- Collaborate with departments to assess the condition, value, and lifecycle of municipal
- assets.
- Lead the execution of asset management policies, ensuring alignment with legislative
- requirements and organizational goals.
- Produce high-quality digital maps, reports, and data visualizations to support decision
- making.
- Oversee data collection, quality assurance, and integration of various sources into the GIS
- and asset management systems.
- Act as a resource for internal and external stakeholders, responding to requests for asset
- and GIS data.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations

**Qualifications**:

- University degree or college diploma in GIS, Engineering Technology, Geography, Computer
- Science, or a related discipline.
- Post-graduate certificate or diploma in GIS preferred.
- Certification in Asset Management or eligibility to achieve certification is an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in GIS and asset management, preferably in a municipal
- setting.
- At least 1 year of experience in budgeting, project management, work planning, or financial
- reporting related to asset management is an asset.
- Knowledge of municipal government operations, PS3150 standards, and Asset Management

Regulation.

**Knowledge, Skills and Competencies**:

- Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, and asset management software (PSD Citywide).
- Previous surveying experience is an asset
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and collaboratively in a team
- environment.
- Familiarity with legislation governing municipal assets and infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and asset management practices

The Town of Westlock offers a collaborative and innovative work environment, opportunities for
professional growth, and the chance to contribute to a vibrant and growing community. If you’re
looking for a career where you can shape the future of a community and leave a lasting impact, we’d
love to hear from you

The Town of Westlock offers a competitive salary and excellent employee benefit program including
- year drivers abstract upon acceptance of the position.

**Questions**: Please call Danielle Pougher, Director of Planning & Development, 780-349-4444.

found. The Town of Westlock thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications with
three references in confidence to:
Town of Westlock
10003-106 Street

Westlock, Alberta T7P 2K3
Phone: 780-349-4444

Fax: 780-349-4436

**REPORT TO: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT**

**INCUMBENT: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) and ASSET**
**MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR**

The GIS and Asset Management Coordinator will play a pivotal role in planning, implementing, and supporting
all aspects of the Town of Westlock’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Asset Management
programs. Reporting directly to the Director of Planning and Development, the Coordinator will oversee the
development and maintenance of GIS datasets, spatial asset inventories, and asset management databases.
This position requires collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure effective
long-term planning, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency for municipal assets.

The Employee may be required on an ongoing basis to attend applicable training, workshops, seminars and
courses at the discretion of the Employer in order to facilitate job knowledge and performance.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Asset Management Program Development and Maintenance**:

- Lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Town’s Asset Management Program, including policy

developmen