Position:GIS Technician
Competition number: 2026-76
Location:Corporate Services and Human Resources
Employment Status:Temporary Full-time (12-18 Months)
Reporting to:Supervisor of GIS
Union affiliation:Non-union
Wage range:$40.01/hr-$50.01 ($72,818.20-$91,018.20/Annually)
Hours of work:35/Week
Vacancy Reason:Upcoming Vacancy
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
- Health Care Spending Account effective immediately
- Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work
POSITION SUMMARY
Supports the County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) through maintaining various forms of data, including asset information and performing spatial data related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post Secondary education in GIS Applications Specialist, Geospatial Technician, Planning Technician, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated progressive database or asset management experience, including the creation of forms, queries, tables and reports
- Professional experience using Cartegraph or related programs and ESRI ArcGIS
- An equivalent combination of education and experience using GIS software may be considered.
- Ability to interpret requests for information and produce reports and maps.
- Ability to interface with technical and non-technical staff, including knowledge of Public Works Asset Management.
- Knowledge of ESRI Geodatabase.
- Knowledge and working experience with SQL Server Management Studio and SQL queries is an asset
- Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and mobile technology, including the use of iPads, GPS collection, and field mapping technologies.
- Knowledge of surveying practices and techniques.
- An ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must possess a current driver’s license.
POSTING DATE: Monday, June 22, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Monday, July 6, 2026, by 4pm
TO APPLY:
Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to [email protected]. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email.Please note: we do not keep resumes on file. There will be a practical/technical assessment required as part of the recruitment process for this position
Pay: $40.01-$50.01 per hour
Work Location: In person
