Mapping Technician

Teranet Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan

Maternity, Parental and/or Adoption Leave Top-Up Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading electronic services provider in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a Mapping Technician to maintain maps within Ontario's Electronic Land Registration System. The ideal candidate will need a college certificate or bachelor's degree in Land Surveying and 3 to 5 years of related experience, demonstrating accuracy in legal surveys. Responsibilities include analyzing survey plans, entering data into GIS databases, and providing quality control. The position starts in-office and transitions to a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in legal surveying or GIS with an emphasis on parcel mapping.
• Demonstrated knowledge of boundary and title records.
• Experience working with public sector organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, analyze, evaluate, and enter survey plans and title information into GIS database.
• Update spatial and attribute data in OnMap.
• Provide quality control and assurance checks of map maintenance changes.

Skills

Accuracy in interpreting legal surveys

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of Esri technology

Education

College certificate or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or related field

Tools

Esri technology

Ms Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Role

Teranet is currently looking for a Mapping Technician (x2). Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cadastre Maintenance in Registries and Property Solutions, the Mapping Technician will provide map maintenance in Ontario’s Electronic Land Registration System through the assembly and analysis of property boundaries and title information collected from land registration records.

Please note that this position requires in-office presence during training period post which it would move to a hybrid work model.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assembling, analyzing, evaluating, and entering survey plans and title information received from the Ministry of Public and Business Services Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP), municipalities, and other sources as appropriate in the property mapping GIS database “OnMap”.
• Compile and enter relevant survey and boundary information by:
• • Applying complex mathematical and arithmetic concepts and methods
  • Entering data using co-ordinate geometry as well as other GIS techniques
  • Determining the best approach to data entry and the process of handling boundary problems when updating OnMap.
• Update spatial and attribute data in OnMap.
• Provide quality control and assurance checks of map maintenance changes.
• Provide training to internal staff and contractors as required.
• Perform data entry of administrative information related to mapping task management.
• Perform map maintenance and quality control in a team environment to achieve all service levels and objectives.

About You

• College certificate or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Survey Science, Engineering, GIS, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in legal surveying or GIS, with an emphasis on parcel mapping.
• Demonstrated knowledge of boundary and title records obtained through several years of experience in title searching or land surveying.
• Must possess a high degree of accuracy in interpreting legal surveys and registered documents related to property boundaries and ownership.
• Good communication and organizational skills, written and verbal, to convey complex problems clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work as part of a team with individual performance measurement for quality and production.
• Strong knowledge of Esri technology is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Teranet’s OnMap Model and Esri’s Canadian Parcel Data Model is an asset.
• Knowledge of standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) an asset.
• Experience in working with public sector organizations is an asset.

Why Teranet

We may be a global innovator in electronic services and solutions who operate one of the most advanced and secure registration systems in the world, but we’re so much more than that!

Our Extraordinary People.

Together, we are passionate, driven, resourceful, and authentic.

We not only encourage a culture of openly talking about our career aspirations but one where we truly invest in the continuous learning, development, and growth of our people.

We believe in cultivating a work environment that makes our people feel comfortable, engaged, appreciated, and happy.

Company Culture & Core Values

Our company culture and core values are the core of our identity. They define who we are, how we engage with each other and our clients, and how we conduct business every day.

At Teranet, we also know that compensation extends far beyond a pay cheque. Along with your cash compensation, we offer a comprehensive package which includes the following:

• Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan
• Maternity, Parental and/or Adoption Leave Top-Up Programs
• Employee Assistance Program – for you and your loved ones!

Our Human Approach to Hiring

At Teranet, we use smart technology to make hiring faster and more efficient. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools help us review applications and identify strong matches—but the real decisions? Those are made by our awesome people.

Every interaction you’ll have, and every decision we make, is led by humans. AI may support us, but it’s human connection that drives every hire.

At Teranet, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.