Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As the Geospatial Technologist in the Traffic Asset Information & Mapping section, you will create and maintain the City's geospatial data in accordance to established drafting standards and provide multidiscipline drafting, mapping, and visualization services. You will be responsible for spatial data/records maintenance, and for the production of transportation infrastructure related engineering graphics. Duties are performed in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) environments. Primary duties include:Create and maintain data sets, including as-built and design drawings, engineering specification drawings, presentations, and maps supporting a range of initiatives impacting mobility, transportation infrastructure and planning, and Transit LRT, to name a few. Create and maintain traffic signal, street lighting and other design/record drawings in accordance with The City's CAD Standards. Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and other mapping software to generate a variety of engineering drawings and graphics. Design and produce mapping products, contract drawings, and various specialized presentation materials. Receive, translate, and merge data received from consultants and internal sources into City core data sets. Utilize FME/ArcGIS to maintain data sets and produce various maps.

Qualifications

A completed 2-year diploma in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, Geomatics Engineering Technology, Applied Geographic Information System (GIS), or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of transportation-related drafting experience. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) is required. Advanced experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required. Experience with traffic signal and street lighting drafting would be considered an asset. Experience with AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation and Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), and familiarity with geospatial database utilization software (ArcGIS) would be considered assets. A Certified Engineering Technologist designation (C.E.T) or related would be considered an asset. Success in this position requires a high level of multi-disciplined drafting skills, communication, analytical and organizational skills. Must possess a client satisfaction oriented can-do work ethic.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle:

This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.


Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Collaboration, Analytics, and Innovation



Position Type: 3 Temporary (up to 21 months)
Location: 2808 Spiller Road S.E.



Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $40.18 - 53.76 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.



Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week



Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: November 18, 2025



Job ID #: 312812