This challenging position is for an energetic and enthusiastic person with GIS skills. The successful candidate will have technical skills in GIS, Cartography, and Drafting work. Work involves cartographic and cosmetic design of GIS products, providing input into the design and revision of data capture and maintenance procedures, and preparing and enforcing drafting standards for GIS products maintenance. The ability to work under strict deadlines is important in this position. Applicants must be team oriented, flexible and possess strong organizational and communications skills.
The successful applicant will have:
– Diploma in GIS or closely related discipline with an emphasis on GIS.
– Two years of GIS-related work experience preferably in local government environment.
This unionized position pays $33.04 per hour, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The hours of work for this position are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (winter) 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (summer).
Please send your resume by March 5, 2009 quoting Competition No. 02-03/09 to:
Human Resources Department
City of Kamloops
105 Seymour Street
Kamloops BC V2C 2C6
Fax: 250-372-1351
Email: HR@kamloops.ca (MS Word format only)
For detailed information on this position and for more information on our community, please refer to our website at www.kamloops.ca/jobs
The City of Kamloops thanks all applicants for their interest in applying for this position; however,
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
JOB TITLE: GIS Technician
PAY GRADE: 12
NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK
Performs skilled technical, administrative, cartographic, and drafting work of a complex nature under the limited supervision of the GIS Manager. The job involves cartographic and cosmetic design of GIS products, providing input into the design and revision of data capture and maintenance procedures, and preparing and enforcing drafting standards for GIS products. The job has occasional pressures of volume of workload related to meeting production deadlines which may result in some degree of stress/strain. The job requires a very high degree of visual concentration. Working conditions are in a normal office environment and are very good. Errors may be difficult to identify and could cause major data or productivity loss. The incumbent assists other city staff in identifying their data and mapping requirements and provides technical assistance and training. Contacts are generally of a non-routine nature, requiring excellent communication, organizational, and technical skills, and the incumbent is responsible for exercising courtesy and diplomacy when dealing with others. Execution of the job results in a very slight possibility of injury to others and an indirect possibility of injury to others due to their reliance on map data. The incumbent may provide training and direction to temporary and contract staff.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
1. Creates and maintains a wide variety of GIS data.
2. Performs quality assurance checks on contractor supplied and internally generated GIS data.
3. Develops, documents, and coordinates cartographic and drafting standards for City GIS users.
4. Provides technical assistance, support, training, and use of GIS to City staff. Technical support is managed through the use of a help desk/service desk concept.
5. Assists in the design, development, implementation, testing, installation, and demonstration of new applications of GIS technology.
6. Interacts with government agencies, utility companies, software vendors, and contractors for the purpose of providing or receiving GIS related data, software, and services.
7. Operates and maintains GIS equipment such as large format plotters.
8. Provides occasional data analysis and mapping products on short notice to all levels of internal and external organizations.
9. Identifies and participates in decision-making related to process redesign activities.
10. Performs related duties as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Thorough knowledge of cartographic standards, principles, and techniques.
2. Thorough knowledge of computer aided mapping, methods, practices, techniques, and equipment in a municipal environment.
3. Thorough knowledge of GIS analysis techniques, concepts, procedures, and project design as it relates to GIS.
4. Considerable experience with ESRI ArcGIS software products.
5. Working knowledge of current GIS software and related database systems and standard office software systems.
6. Knowledge of provincial and municipal government mapping standards.
7. Considerable knowledge and ability to apply cartographic concepts in both hardcopy and electronic environments for the purpose of clearly communicating geographic information.
8. Knowledge of GIS equipment such as large format plotters and related media.
9. Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
10. Ability to document in a concise, clear manner to be easily interpreted by the appropriate user.
11. Ability to deal with courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and persuasion when dealing with staff members and outside agencies.
12. Ability to train and monitor the work of others.
PREFERRED TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS, ETC.
1. Degree in GIS or closely related discipline with an emphasis on GIS.
REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES, ETC.
1. Diploma in GIS or closely related discipline with an emphasis on GIS.
2. Two years of GIS-related work experience preferably in a local government environment.
HOURS OF WORK
Normal day shift.
The City of Kamloops is focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on a company culture that celebrates the employees who make it all happen. We offer ongoing training and professional development opportunities, coupled with exceptional benefits, all in the beautiful natural setting of the BC Interior.
Kamloops boasts excellent sporting and recreational facilities, with four distinct seasons offering the perfect pursuit for active lifestyles and outdoor enthusiasts, be it on water, land or snow – with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. Enjoy professional theatre and symphony productions as well as art shows and cultural events at a variety of venues. And we’re only a three hour drive from the Vancouver area!