Student, Engineering GIS

Town of Caledon; Caledon; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Caledon is seeking a Student, Engineering GIS for the Winter & Spring 2027 term. You will support internal staff with GIS tasks, create maps, update core datasets, and develop web maps and applications.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Data and Applications, you’ll log and manage project updates and follow existing processes. The ideal candidate is enrolled in a related post-secondary program with GIS experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program related to civil engineering, geography or GIS.
• Experience with ESRI GIS tools is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for GIS updates and queries.
• Troubleshoot basic GIS problems remotely or in person.
• Maintain and update GIS datasets and documentation.
• Create maps and develop web maps/applications to support needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary program in Civil Engineering, Geography, GIS, Geomatics or related field

Tools

ArcMap

ArcGIS Pro

Survey123

Field Maps

ArcGIS Collector

ArcGIS Server

FME

ArcSDE

Spatial Analyst

Model Builder

Geocortex

Python

Job description

Town of Caledon, Town Hall
6311 Old Church Rd
Caledon, ON L7C1J6, CAN

Description

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference.

The Opportunity (Vacancy: Replacement)

Recruiting for the Winter & Spring 2027 term (January 2027 – August 2027)

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Data and Applications, this student role is responsible for providing first‑line GIS and application support to internal staff. Key responsibilities include creating maps, updating and maintaining core GIS datasets, and developing web maps and applications to support organizational needs.

As the Student, Engineering GIS you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Act as the first point of contact for phone calls and emails for Engineering staff regarding GIS updates and queries
• Troubleshoot basic GIS related problems, including map updates, both remotely and in-person
• Follow and update existing documentation of GIS processes related to Engineering related projects, as well as create new documentation where none currently exists in collaboration with other IT staff to enable consistent results
• Receiving, logging and managing project and asset updates from internal Engineering via email and Teams

The Ideal Candidate

We are seekingan enthusiastic student who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Civil Engineering, Geography, GIS, Geomatics or closely related field. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 0-3 years related experience with GIS tools and technologies, and ESRI GIS software products. We are seeking a student with experience in editing and maintaining spatial data; experience with versioned editing considered an asset. The ideal candidate has experience with the following: ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Field Maps, ArcGIS Collector, ArcGIS Server, FME, ArcSDE, Spatial Analyst, Model Builder, Geocortex, and Python.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in civil infrastructure or water resource management and proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). We are seeking an individual with superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, a demonstrated ability to make decisions involving routine tasks within established procedures, and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to give, obtain and/or exchange routine information.

This position offers a rate of pay of $21.18-$26.48 per hour, based on a 35-hour work week.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at [phone] Ext. 4738.

The Town of Caledon does not use artificial intelligence (AI) technology for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until October 16, 2026, at 12:00PM.