Senior Infrastructure Technician - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

Description

Requisition ID: 11779
Department: Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development Department
Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services
Branch: Geospatial Analyt, Tech&Solutions Branch
Employment Type: 1 ​​​​​​​Full-time Temporary (up to 1 year)
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $69 194,58 - $80 960,88 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 26/03/2024

JOB SUMMARY

The Geospatial Analytics, Technology and Solutions unit is responsible for Geographic Information System (GIS) & Data Management programs and services, including Geographic Information System (GIS), Zoning Information System (ZIS) activities, Water and Wastewater Distribution Network, Engineering Information Centre, Central Registry (Composite Utilities) and Data Management, Cartography, Web GIS, Visualization and Analytics services.

You are responsible for compiling, maintaining and updating spatial and attribute information for source system datasets (transportation, water, sewer and buildings/parks assets). You perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on these datasets and produce geographically referenced maps and analytical reports using Departmental GIS and other system tools. You also provide functional supervision and training of junior employees and assigned students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year community college program in Geographic Information Systems or Civil Engineering Technician

Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, mapping, data creation for municipal infrastructure assets (transportation, water, sewer and building/parks assets) using GIS/CAD. Experience must include 2 years of field experience related to municipal infrastructure assets (transportation, water, sewer and building/park assets).

KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated knowledge of GIS methods and system operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of ArcGIS, other systems such as FME, MicroStation/AutoCad, SQL, maintenance management systems and spreadsheets
• Strong understanding of databases and inventory data management techniques
• Background in municipal infrastructure asset design, survey, layout, construction, operations and maintenance practices
• Strong understanding of subdivision/site plan agreements, construction drawings, engineering study/reports that are relevant to GIS mapping and inventory data creation
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to review, interpret and define correct GIS mapping and inventory information from various sources
• Demonstrated ability to maintain source system data integrity, perform data quality assurance and maintain asset network connectivity
• Demonstrated ability to produce composite thematic maps, datasets and data extractions using GIS queries and database tools
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and deal with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines
• Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships in order to deal effectively with all external and internal work related contacts
• Strong research, analytical and judgement skills
• Reliable, resourceful and thorough
• Commitment to excellence
• Client service oriented
• Courteous and tactful

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• 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.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

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.