Job Description

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wendat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager Infrastructure, the Engineer/GIS Technologist will perform the creation, maintenance and updating of paper and electronic records associated with City of Kingston assets. The incumbent will create original records/drawings for construction projects, update existing drawings and plans and maintain all record drawing information relating to Transportation and Public Works assets. These inventories will be maintained using Asset Management, database, geographic information system (GIS) computer aided design (AutoCAD), Cartegraph and other automated systems.




KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Must provide superior customer service to City staff, the development/contractor community, residents and all other stakeholders, as applicable



Perform civil drafting work to support transportation, engineering, parks and associated asset elements, construction sequencing, drainage design, plan preparation, drafting, identifying conflicts, specification selection, quantity calculations and cost estimates as well as assistance with reviewing roadway upgrades required for development applications



Prepare drawings for smaller to mid-size construction projects, transportation, parks, and ancillary civil engineering works



Assist in the preparation of documents and tenders for construction contracts



Provide data custodianship responsibilities. Update and maintain all mapping, databases, asset management and enterprise GIS systems related to Department and Group asset inventories ensuring accuracy and currency



Provide cartographic and thematic mapping support for the Department and Group



Develop and make design changes to databases and software as necessary, including customization in accordance with corporate procedures



Assist with on-going development and modifications to the asset management data model, including procedures related to asset retirement, maintenance history and on-going performance monitoring and reporting



Ensure that data maintenance conforms to applicable industry and corporate standards and remain up to date with technology and best practices related to GIS and asset management



Process applicable topographical survey data, the City's Digital Imagery Program information and OBM mapping



Assist in the preparation of applications for environmental permits



Provide basic technical assistance and training support to users of Department and Group systems/equipment



Provide support to clients and other staff members such as engineers, administrative personnel and operational staff



Respond to requests for drawing and mapping data and periodically carry out field verifications




Develop and produce GIS mapping products and use GIS data to implement and create mobile technology development for data collection



Produce asset summaries from the maintained data to support capital planning, decision making and reporting



Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Competencies

Two (2) year diploma + One (1) year GIS graduate certificate or


Three (3) year college Civil Engineering Technologist Advanced Diploma or

Three (3) year university Geomatics degree



Three (3) years of demonstrated and related work experience




Expertise using ESRI desktop software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise), web-based platforms (ArcGIS Online, REST, json) and mobile applications (Workforce, Collector, Survey123) considered an asset



Experience using AutoCAD (Civil 3D) GPS equipment, and FME considered an asset



Certified or eligible for GISCI (GISP) or OACETT (C.Tech or C.E.T) designations considered an asset



Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Strong communication and negotiation skills in order to direct and guide consultants, staff and developers and other business units within the City of Kingston and outside agencies for the purpose of relaying information and providing recommendations



Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret policies, guidelines and technical manuals



Ability to write technical reports, project correspondence, contracts and agreements



Ability to multitask and handle significant workloads



Must perform work independently, referring potential issues with respect to scheduling, budget or progress and technical decisions having corporate or political impact to their supervisor




Ability to undertake outside work and be able to perform the essential duties of the job such as moderate physical exertion in all seasons



Ability to work within a deadline-oriented department



Proficient use of computers and mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows) to perform work in a highly technical, fast paced environment.




Must have a high level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and knowledge of Cartegraph or other asset management mapping software.



Must possess and maintain a valid class "G" license with a satisfactory driver's abstract



Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check



Demonstrated willingness for continuous learning, including new technology and teaching

Closing Statement

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers

Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We're happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca



Your resume must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.