GIS Technician

County of Lennox and Addington; Greater Napanee; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Lennox and Addington is seeking a GIS professional to support municipal GIS services. You will create and maintain GIS databases, tools, and templates, while editing geospatial datasets and advising on mapping designs.

The role involves spatial analysis of land use and demographics, and assisting with enterprise mapping tools. Requirements include post-secondary education in GIS/Geography/CS or equivalent, knowledge of Office 365, GPS, and AutoCAD, strong research and communication

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Office 365 tools, GPS systems and AutoCAD is an asset.
• Excellent research and organizational skills; strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work on-site with hybrid work opportunities based on operational requirements.
• Must have a valid G driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain GIS databases, tools, applications and templates for departmental operations and municipal reporting.
• Support creating, editing and maintaining geospatial datasets with emerging technologies for datasets.
• Perform spatial analysis of land use, demographics, and related data and advise on mapping/app designs.
• Assist development of mapping tools and applications in enterprise systems to support decision making.
• Conduct field surveys, data collection, site inspections and related duties.

Skills

GIS

Geography

Computer Science

Office 365

GPS

AutoCAD

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Driver license

Education

Post-secondary education in GIS/Geography/CS

Tools

AutoCAD

Office 365

GPS

Job description

Posting #2026-85

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work: 8:30 am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (Inclusive of flexible/hybrid work arrangements)

Salary: $64,919.40 to $75,930.40

Primary Location: County Court House,

Closing Date: September 18, 2026

Why work with us:

We believe in empowering people to live their best lives – not only the people in the communities we serve, but also our employees. Your work will have a meaningful impact in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and families flourish. We prioritize workplace well-being, continuous growth, and a culture where every employee feels valued and inspired.

Taking the lead in geospatial solutions, the County of Lennox & Addington is dedicated to innovation and delivering quality GIS services to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

What you will do:

Reporting to the GIS Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to enhance the well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Create and maintain GIS databases, tools, applications and templates in support of departmental operations and municipal reporting requirements.
• Support creating, editing and maintaining geospatial datasets, including research on emerging technologies and acquiring appropriate datasets.
• Support spatial analysis of land use, demographic, economic, and other related data and make recommendations for mapping and application designs.
• Assist development of mapping tools and applications in enterprise systems to support strategic and analytical decision making.
• Perform field surveys, data collection, site inspections and other duties, as required.

What you will bring:

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping people live their best lives and brings:

• Post-secondary education in GIS, Geography, Computer Science and/or equivalent experience, preferably in a Municipal environment.
• Knowledge of Office 365 tools, GPS systems and AutoCAD considered an asset.
• Excellent research and organizational skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and effectively in a team; demonstrate good judgement, initiative and critical thinking.
• Ability to work on-site, with hybrid work opportunities based on operational requirements
• Must have a valid class G driver’s license and use of personal vehicle (travel expense reimbursement will be provided).

The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and supports them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential.

Accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process and we encourage applicants to access supports that may be needed. To request an accommodation, please call the County’s Human Resources Department at 613-354-4883 and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants advancing to the next stages of the recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Available from:

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday