GIS & Asset Management Technician

Municipality of Rhineland; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Manitoba is seeking a dependable GIS & Asset Management Technician to conduct field surveys and support municipal infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have experience in surveying and GIS, a valid driver’s license, and be comfortable working outdoors. This full-time role offers various benefits including training and a competitive pension package.

Benefits

Municipal vehicle provided

Training on surveying tools

Competitive pension and benefits package

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Comfortable using smartphones and tablets.
• Experience with design/drafting software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys of municipal assets.
• Collect GPS coordinates and measurements.
• Maintain logs and asset records.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Comfortable working outdoors

Education

Experience with surveying, drainage work, GIS, or municipal field operations

CET or related designation

Education with mapping software (QGIS preferred)

Education with AutoCAD

Tools

Surveying equipment

GIS software

Drone

Mapping/GPS apps

Job description

GIS & Asset Management Technician Employer: Municipality of Rhineland Location: Rhineland Application Deadline: December 12, 2025

Job Description:

About the Role:
The Municipality of Rhineland is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented GIS & Asset Management Technician to support municipal infrastructure, drainage, and asset records. This is a full-time field-based position with a municipal vehicle provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field surveys of municipal assets including signs, culverts, drainage features, buildings, and equipment
• Survey municipal ditches and document site conditions
• Prepare and submit drainage license applications
• Collect accurate GPS coordinates and measurements of infrastructure and other assets
• Take clear photos and complete digital survey forms using a tablet or mobile device
• Maintain accurate logs, maps, and asset records
• Follow daily field routes as per requirements provided by Public Works Director
• Update and maintain GIS/Surveying/Drone equipment
• Communicate progress, findings, and issues to municipal management
• Represent the Municipality professionally

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Drone Operator’s License (preferred)
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Able to use smartphones/tablets and basic mapping/GPS apps/survey equipment/drone
• Willing and able to learn software programs
• Good communication skills and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, organized, and safety-conscious

Education and Experience:

• Experience with surveying, drainage work, GIS, or municipal field operations
• Preference will be given to applicants that have their CET or related designation or have work experience in a related capacity including survey design, engineering and drafting
• Education and/or experience with creating maps, layers and shape files (QGIS preferred but not necessary)
• Education and/or experience with design/drafting software such as AutoCAD
• Knowledge of provincial drainage regulations and licensing processes
• This position will coordinate the drainage program, survey, design, GIS, engineering review, digital asset management functions for the Municipality
• The work requires the employee to exercise judgement, initiative and creativity while working under the framework of exiting legislation, by-laws, policies and procedures
• The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, tact and diplomacy and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, council, department staff and other external stakeholders
• The successful candidate may be required to make judgement calls that are within the established authority level of the position
• This position requires the completion of numerous projects and reports that are deadline driven and relied upon by others

What the Municipality Offers:

• Municipal vehicle provided for work-related travel
• Training on municipal-specific surveying tools, drainage licensing, and asset management software
• Competitive pension and benefits package

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and contact information to the Public Works Director at [e-mail] or drop it off at the Municipality of Rhineland office.

Deadline for applications is December 12, 2025, however this opportunity will remain open until filled.