GIS Technician, Infrastructure (2 Year Contract)

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GIS Technician, Infrastructure (2 Year Contract)

Apply remote type Hybrid work arrangement locations Town Hall time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 28, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id JR25-556

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Engineering & Construction

Salary:

$75,374.00 - $94,218.00

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

May 28, 2025

Hours per Week:

35

Openings:

1

Position Summary

The Community Services Department is accepting applications for the contract position of GIS Technician, Infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure & ROW as well as the Sr. Asset Management Advisor, this position is responsible for providing support for Asset Management, Infrastructure, Development Engineering and Planning while collaborating with GIS Services to maintain and update GIS data.

Major Job Responsibilities

GIS Data

• Creates, maintains, and updates GIS datasets (including importing/digitizing AutoCAD drawings) and spatial asset inventories, as well as produces cartographic and analytical products
• Collaborates with GIS Services to maintain and update divisional business-related GIS data and prepare GIS information for internal and external requests
• Coordinating, reviewing, and updating asset information provided from various internal/external sources into Town’s data repositories
• Collects, evaluates, maintains and coordinates the infrastructure asset information and records for the Town’s Asset Management Program
• Performs asset register updates, including asset inventory data, condition assessment and field inspection information

Operational Management

• Provides support for capital projects including maintenance and construction projects
• Works with the staff at external agencies to compare and reconcile conflicts in information related to Milton infrastructure assets
• Documents maintenance activities and repairs by the Operations department
• Assists with fieldwork verification and/or georeferencing, that may require onsite visits
• Preparing maps and updated data in support of capital projects

Acquisition Deployment

• Participation in the implementation of new technologies and upgrades of existing technologies that will minimize the disruption of staff and their ability to deliver services
• Assists with identifying opportunities to improve the effectiveness of business procedures through use of features and functionality available within the implemented business applications and tools
• Researches and develops best practices and systems monitoring to ensure progressive growth of the Town’s asset management program

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary Diploma in GIS
• Degree in Geography or Computer Science, is preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a GIS Technician in a municipal or government agency environment
• Four (4) years of experience as a GIS Technician or Analyst is preferred
• Work experience with GIS databases and applications
• Experience working with CAD software like AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Experience with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS mobile field applications (Collector, Survey123, and Field Maps), is preferred

Additional Skills

• Knowledge using GIS software specifically ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Must be proficient with ArcGIS software products and extensions (Spatial Analyst)
• Knowledge of municipal GIS principles, practices and standards
• Advanced knowledge of municipal GIS applications, concepts, geodatabases and processes
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Interested applicants should apply online at www.milton.ca under the Current Employment Opportunities section. The job posting closes at 12:00 am on May 28, 2025. Interested applicants, please ensure to apply by 11:59 pm on May 27, 2025.

Internal Applicants: If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

About Milton

The Town of Milton offers an opportunity to participate in a hybrid remote work from home program.

At the Town of Milton, we provide excellent and sustainable municipal services to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where residents thrive, businesses flourish and nature is cherished.

We are laying the groundwork for our vision forMilton 2051 : a safe, diverse and welcoming community that respects its natural beauty and heritage, supports a range of neighbourhoods, sustains a strong and balanced economy, and offers outstanding opportunities to live, learn, work and play.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.

About us

Milton: A Place of Possibility.

At the Town of Milton, we provide excellent and sustainable municipal services to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where residents thrive, businesses flourish and nature is cherished.

We are laying the groundwork for our vision for Milton 2051 : a safe, diverse and welcoming community that respects its natural beauty and heritage, supports a range of neighbourhoods, sustains a strong and balanced economy, and offers outstanding opportunities to live, learn, work and play.

To achieve this, we commit to invest in a more permanent, balanced and highly skilled workforce required for our vision, making the Town of Milton an employer of choice where diverse and talented staff are able to offer superior service and productivity in a period of rapid change.