Gis Technician

**GIS Technician**

**Full-Time**

**DUTIES**:

- Support the on-going creation and maintenance of the County of Hastings corporate geospatial data and associated databases.
- Ensure a high level of data integrity and accuracy for new and/or revised geospatial datasets through daily input, analysis and editing.
- Provide GIS/mapping support for County Planning & Development Department staff and member municipal staff for municipal planning processes such as Official Plan and zoning mapping and other projects and needs as identified.
- Assist with and respond to mapping research needs in order to identify new data sources, resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of geospatial data.
- Assist with the preparation of standard and custom mapping products (digital and paper maps, data analysis and other related information) by request from municipal staff, the general public and various agencies and prepare and maintain associated invoicing.
- Assist field research (data collection) with mobile GIS/GPS in order to enhance County geospatial data warehouse and support member municipal operations (e.g. infrastructure).
- Provide occasional GIS technical assistance, training and support, where directed, to County and member municipal staff.
- Filing as required to ensure maintenance of departmental records.
- Other duties as may be required from time to time

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Recognized University degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Other relevant/equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- A minimum of two years’ GIS-related work experience,
- Considerable experience with current Esri software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS desktop, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst).
- Strong cartographic design skills highlighted by creativity and a keen eye for detail.
- Experience and knowledge in the use of GIS-related equipment (GIS/GPS data collection units, large format plotter).
- Knowledge of legal land surveying, co-ordinate geometry and topographic mapping.
- Knowledge of provincial and municipal government mapping standards and resources.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Valid “G” driver’s license and use of vehicle

**ENHANCED QUALIFICATIONS**
- GIS work experience in a local government environment is preferred with an emphasis in planning procedures.
- Knowledge of municipal government responsibilities and practices will be considered an asset.
- Ability to read and interpret digital surveys.

**HOURS OF WORK**:8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

**RATE** OF PAY**: $51,257.23 - $59,902.50 per annum, with excellent fringe benefits