GIS/CAD Technician

City of Summerside

Summerside

On-site

CAD 80,059,000 - 88,942,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

EAP/EFAP

Pension plan

Three weeks vacation

Training & development

Job summary

The City of Summerside is seeking a GIS/CAD Technician to join Technical Services. The role provides GIS, CAD, mapping, drafting and support across City departments, helping develop, maintain and enhance GIS databases, mapping and drafting systems.

Reporting to the Director of Technical Services, the candidate will maintain maps, perform surveying, assist with spreadsheets and provide technical assistance. Minimum qualifications include post-secondary GIS/engineering drafting studies and 2 years

Qualifications

Graduation from a post-secondary institution with course work in GIS system administration, engineering drafting or engineering technology.
A minimum of 2 years related experience.
Must have a valid Driver's license.
Ability to use computers; familiarity with GIS systems; familiarity with manual and computer aided drafting.
Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

To assist in the development and maintenance of a GIS/database/mapping system for the City.
To provide computer generated graphic/presentation work for various City Departments.
To provide drafting and technical support services to the Technical Department Staff.
To maintain and update all City maps and plans as required.
To provide surveying and inspection services as required.
To assist the Technical Department staff with spreadsheet analysis as required.
To provide technical assistance to the other City Departments as required.
To discharge such other duties, responsibilities and functions as may be assigned by the Director of Technical Services.

Skills

2 years related experience

Valid Driver's License

Familiarity with GIS

Familiarity with CAD

Oral & written communication

Bilingualism is an asset

Education

GIS/Engineering drafting related program

Tools

GIS Software

CAD Software

Job description

GIS/CAD Technician, Technical Services (Full-time/Permanent)

The City of Summerside is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled individual to join our team as a GIS/CAD Technician.

This position is responsible for providing Geographic Information System (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), mapping, drafting, and technical support services to the City. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the City’s GIS, database, mapping, and drafting systems while providing technical assistance to various City departments.

Reporting to: Director of Technical Services

Key Responsibilities:

To assist in the development and maintenance of a GIS/database/mapping system for the City.
To provide computer generated graphic/presentation work for various City Departments.
To provide drafting and technical support services to the Technical Department Staff.
To maintain and update all City maps and plans as required.
To provide surveying and inspection services as required.
To assist the Technical Department staff with spreadsheet analysis as required.
To provide technical assistance to the other City Departments as required.
To discharge such other duties, responsibilities and functions as may be assigned by the Director of Technical Services.

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:

Graduation from a post-secondary institution with course work in GIS system administration, engineering drafting or engineering technology.
A minimum of 2 years related experience.
Must have a valid Driver's license.
Ability to use computers.
Familiarity with GIS systems.
Familiarity with manual and computer aided drafting.
Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with municipal employees.
Bilingualism is considered an asset

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