GIS Student Assistant: Field Data & Maps

Northumberland County Housing Corporation; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 25,830 - 27,951; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Student Assistant, GIS to assist with various GIS-related tasks including GPS data collection for municipal infrastructure. Candidates should be completing a geomatics or GIS program and possess familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS software. The position is full-time and will run from May 4 to August 28, 2026, offering an hourly rate of $18.75 to $20.29. A driver's abstract is required upon application.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year in a geomatics or GIS-related program.
• Knowledge of data collection standards is essential.
• Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS suite is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collect and update GPS data for municipal infrastructure.
• Download and process collected data for accuracy.
• Assist in creating reports and thematic maps.

Skills

Knowledge of data collection standards

Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS suite

Ability to work in teams

Demonstrated math skills

First Aid/CPR training

Licensed Class G driver

Education

Completion of at least one year in a geomatics or GIS-related program

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS software

Trimble Catalyst DA2

ArcGIS Field Maps

Quick Capture

Survey 123

Cityworks software

Job description

A local government organization is seeking a Student Assistant, GIS to assist with various GIS-related tasks including GPS data collection for municipal infrastructure. Candidates should be completing a geomatics or GIS program and possess familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS software. The position is full-time and will run from May 4 to August 28, 2026, offering an hourly rate of $18.75 to $20.29. A driver's abstract is required upon application.