Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Operations Technician

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Operations Technician

About Brockton:

Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core. Brockton is a full-service community with a range of government services, top-notch schools and childcare, a hospital, community centres, and a wide array of outdoor recreation from golf, fishing, hiking and paddling the Saugeen river, to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play!

About the Position:

The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Operations Technician. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for performing and coordinating GIS with engineer and consultant related work within the municipality. This position will also be responsible for coordinating Operations data management and technical information to support the Director in legislative compliance. This position will support the Operations Department with capital asset planning and forecasting.

Candidates must be self-motivated, flexible, exhibit superior time management capabilities, and have excellent written/oral communication and computer skills including but not limited to word processing, GPS survey equipment, ArcGIS 10 desktop, and database management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create maps for all departments as required.
• Support managers in the scheduling of contractor work for planned programs and projects and the development of tenders and proposals.
• Develop models to assist in strategic calculations.
• Manage the collection of annual reflectivity data.
• Develop and manage all web GIS data and applications.
• Compile and organize data from maps, databases and other sources.
• Perform spatial analysis.
• Analyze, query and run reports using GIS data.
• Database development and management for spatial and related data.
• Assist the Director and Treasury with asset management component identification related to City Wide software.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma related to GIS, Civil Technician or related field.
• Previous experience in a municipal administration setting is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in municipal operations or public works maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the use of computer software including Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS Online.
• Project Management certificate considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficient skills in varying computer applications including website maintenance, Microsoft Office Word, Publisher and PowerPoint software; familiarity with Municipal software packages including Keystone and FileHold would be beneficial.
• Ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders with tact and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Rate of Pay: $64,938 – $75,967 depending on qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule: 35 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30 pm.

Development Opportunities: Training or continuous learning available.

Applications:

If you are looking for an opportunity to be progressive, innovative and supportive with a comprehensive benefits package, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 9:00 a. m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Subject: GIS & Operations Technician – ‘Insert Candidate Name’

The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.