Gis Technician - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 6673

Department:
Public Works Dept.

Service:
Technical Operations Support Services

Branch:
Operational Research & Projects Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years
Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$62, $73,613.54 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Information Technology

Application Close: 02/02/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

You assist with the creation and maintenance of GIS databases for land use, employment and other key variables, and work independently or as a team member on a variety of research and projection GIS projects.

The project work deals with analyzing, compiling, organizing, interpreting and processing digital data to produce a variety of geographically related maps, graphic displays, projection models and reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 2 year community college course in Geographic Information Systems, Survey Mapping Technology, Computer Science or related field

Minimum of 4 years of experience

KNOWLEDGE:

ArcView 8.1, Map database configuration
Vision, MicroStation, and AutoCAD software
Digital mapping methods and procedures
Office automation software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Computer graphics workstations and peripherals
Current GIS computer technology
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills/abilities required to deal effectively, efficiently and positively with all external and internal contacts
Ability to perform tasks under mínimal supervision in a dynamic environment and meet multiple deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities
Copes with stress effectively
Ability to deal with shifting priorities
Demonstrated ability to work with all computerrelated programs and systems specific to the work function
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational planning issues from all perspectives necessary
Ability to exercise sound judgment in difficult situations
Ability to organize work efficiently and able to handle several assignments simultaneously
Takes the initiative in recommending and implementing improvements to procedures to achieve high levels of service to staff and public
Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and discretion
Make presentations to work groups
Ability to articulate GIS concepts to users
Demonstrated initiative, reliability and selfmotivation
Demonstrated strong reasoning, judgment and logical thinking
Enthusiastic / positive attitude, team player
Proven reliability and dependability
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent organizational skills and thoroughness, high level of attention to detail and accuracy of work
Customer Service Orientation

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.