The Regional Municipality of York
| http://www.york.ca/Employment/workopolis_current_opportunities.htm |
| Job Type: Full Time |
| Location: Newmarket, ON, CANADA; |
| Job Category: Technician/Technologist, Computers-Software, Computers |
| Industry: Government |
| Year(s) of Experience: 2 |
| Number Of Positions: 2 |
| Date Posted: Jan 8, 2009 |
GIS TECHNOLOGIST (2)
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
GEOMATICS BRANCH
Temporary Full-Time, Approx. 6 months – Salary $32.41 – $35.23 per hour
Reporting to the Manager, the GIS Technologist maintains and evolves York Region’s geospatial data by acquiring and creating spatial data, producing cartographic and analytical products, and implementing GIS applications for Geomatics Branch projects and clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Post secondary degree or diploma in GIS, Computer Science, Planning or related discipline with an emphasis on GIS, or equivalent experience and education.
· Minimum of two years practical experience working with GIS technology, including spatial data creation and the creation of cartographic and analytic products.
· Valid Ontario Class "G" driver’s license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
· Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
· Ability to implement GIS applications.
· Technical knowledge of GIS software and techniques (incl. ArcMap, ArcInfo, ArcSDE).
· Technical knowledge of relational database systems.
· Ability to apply new technologies with minimal guidance.
· Working understanding of programming languages (eg VBA)
· Understanding/experience of QA/QC principles and data integrity issues.
· Analytic and problem solving skills.
· Ability to teach GIS to user community.
· Knowledge of municipal government responsibilities and practices.
· Ability to work outside regular hours as required.
Please forward your resume and covering letter quoting competition #W8801 by 4:30 p.m. on January 22, 2009. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For additional information on York Region, please visit our website at www.york.ca.