GIS/Photogrammetry Technician – Temporary

http://www.grandriver.ca/Careers/careers.cfm?id=285

Department:	Information Systems
Location:	Head Office Cambridge
Job Level:	4
Term:	One Year Contract
Job Reference:	9250

Job Overview

The GIS/Photogrammetric Technician will operate a softcopy stereo plotter system to collect topographic mapping from digital aerial photography. The position will work under the supervision of the Geomatics Coordinator. The work will utilize a Summit Evolution softcopy system by DAT/EM in conjunction with ArcGIS software.

Specific Accountabilities

1. The primary job responsibility will be precise measurement and digitizing with stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment to collect surface hydrology and topographic features within the Grand River watershed. A set of data development guidelines and methods will be provided.
2. Other responsibilities may include analyzing data and information from aerial photographs to provide three-dimensional models of terrain, DEM collection using manual and automated techniques and other tasks related to aerial photography.

Technical Requirements

1. Education: Graduation from a post-secondary institution with training in one or more of the following;GIS, photogrammetry, remote sensing, air photo interpretation and geography.
2. Skills: Acuity within a stereo (3D) viewing environment and the ability to examine and interpret aerial photographs are requirements. Must be able to communicate effectively, apply instructions, work independently and maintain a satisfactory level of work productivity and quality.
3. Experience: One to three years of training and/or experience with ESRI ArcGIS and training and/or equivalent experience using softcopy systems is required. Familiarity with Summit Evolution or similar softcopy systems is preferred.

The pay range is $18.27 to $22.84

Desired Staffing Date: 5 January 2009

For consideration, forward your detailed resume outlining how your skills and abilities match the requirements set above, by December 5, 2008, 4:00 pm.

Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde Road
P.O. Box 729
Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5W6
Fax: (519)-621-9934

We thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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