Gis Coordinator - Minesing, Canada - Township of Springwater

Township of Springwater

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Minesing, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

GIS Coordinator:

Permanent, Full-time Position

Non-Union

The Township of Springwater, located in the heart of Simcoe County, is a mixed urban/rural municipality with growing urban settlements and a prosperous agricultural sector.

The municipality is currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time position of GIS Coordinator.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including an opportunity to participate in the Township's 4-day work week program and the ability to work remotely.

Position Responsibilities:

The usual responsibilities of the position are:

Provide advanced technical services required to administer the Township's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services, including providing technical support services, data validation and maintenance, workflow design, and software deployment.
Collaborate with all departments to determine requirements and create and implement the technical and administrative structure for the GIS systems.
Gather requirements, plan, develop, test, implement, support, and document GIS systems.
Ensure spatial information is widely available across the organization to build efficiencies.
Responsible for the overall integrity of the GIS system, ensures the management of data is centralized within in a unified system, updates, and manages infrastructure data sets to coordinate with the asset management system.
Working with the IT department, providing support for all IT systems as directed including helpdesk support, workstation deployments, security, training, maintenance, and updates.

Qualifications and Experience:

Completion of a Diploma in Geography, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
Completion of a post graduate diploma in GIS, or equivalent experience and accredited certificate in GIS is an asset.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a GIS discipline developing, supporting, and managing GIS systems.
Understanding of GIS data maintenance, cartography, query, configuration and workflow principles and best practices.
Proficiency in formulating query expressions using SQL syntax and using graphical workflow tools to connect processes and automate minor processing tasks.
Excellent understanding of GIS concepts and software including a strong knowledge of the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop (and Extensions).
Knowledge in the use of webbased GIS technologies such as ArcGIS for Organizations and Portal for ArcGIS Enterprise.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate working with clients in both meetings and individually to ensure needs are met.
Familiarity with parcel and infrastructurebased GIS data maintenance and analysis.
Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities to achieve production targets.
Strong oral and technical writing skills required to document and articulate standards, procedures, or reference materials.
Sound understanding in the use of MS Office suite; Knowledge of Harris CityView and PSD CityWide municipal software is an asset.
Ability to work occasional hours beyond the normal work week including attendance at evening meetings or weekend events or to accommodate deadlines and work projects, as required.
A Valid Class G driver's license in good standing with a satisfactory driving record; travel between off site locations may be required.
Due to the responsibilities of this position, you will be required to have a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Township.

Rate of Pay:

The Township of Springwater offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive employee benefit plan, including participation in the OMERS pension plan for this position.

Compensation for this position is currently $76,193.31 to $89,135.67 per annum (2024 rate).

Hours of Work:

This position will work 35 hours per week; however, occasional hours outside of normal business hours, including attendance at evening meetings or weekend events or to accommodate deadlines and work projects, will be required.

How to Apply:

Closing Date:
March 4, 2024

Accessible Accommodations:

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process.

Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.