geographic information systems (GIS) technician
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November 22, 2024
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Municipality of Colchester
Job details
_Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting ? without the common stresses of living in an urban setting._
_*The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.*_
_*The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.*_
*About the role: *Reporting to the GIS / Property Information Supervisor in the Community Development department, this full-time (35 hours/week) permanent position is responsible for data input and maintenance, interactive digital and hard copy map production, and data analysis and geospatial app development and documentation. Working with Municipal GIS resources, in co-operation with other staff and members of the community, the GIS Technician assists with the management of property information and uses GIS technology to support other municipal departments.
Applicants must be knowledgeable of current industry techniques and technology and have demonstrated experience with the development of quality maps & web services, using Python scripts or Model Builder to develop Geoprocessing tools and automated tasks, and performing data analysis & Geodatabase management using Esri ArcGIS software products.
The GIS Technician also provides technical support to staff in all departments with our electronic permit management system. The GIS Technician will be responsible for writing SQL queries, updating and QA/QC of internal data, and maintaining shared map services. Occasional fieldwork for data collection outside of the office required.
*Salary range: *Range 5.1, $62,408- $72,374
*Benefits:*
Group Benefits _- Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment _
Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan _(Employer matched)_
Professional Development Opportunities & Fitness and Well-being Incentives
*Education and Experience:*
· Diploma in Geographic Information Systems or similar- equivalent experience may also be accepted.
· Two years of experience is an asset, however recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
· Experience using ESRI (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise, Survey123, etc.) or similar GIS software in a design and development environment.
· Experience using professional GPS units for data collection, and knowledge of various GIS data formats.
· Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator, and coding skills (SQL, HTML, JS, Python, Arcade, etc.) will be considered assets.
· Familiarity with aspects of municipal government, community planning and development, bylaws and permitting processes, and civic addressing guidelines is an asset.
· Reliable transportation and valid NS driver?s license required.
Applicants selected for an interview will also be required to present a portfolio demonstrating examples of previous work on both hard-copy and digital or web-based mapping products and other infographics, GIS applications or tools, or related graphic design work.
_*The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to contact Human Resources at (902) 843-4193 shou
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LocationTruro, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$62,408 to $72,374YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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