Gis Gis Co Op Student

Belle River, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Help Lakeshore build the best team to serve the residents of Lakeshore!



Position:

Geographic Information System (GIS) Coop Student

Salary:

Grade 4, Non Union $23.78/hr

Reports to:

Division Leader - Community Planning



Purpose of Position:



Working in the Community Planning Division, the Geographic Information System (GIS) Coop Student role will be responsible for maintaining, editing and creating digital data through special projects for the Municipality of Lakeshore. This position will provide geographic information to various departments within the Municipality and will assist in regular workflows and projects.



Qualifications & Experience:



Must be currently enrolled in a College or University in the field of Geography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technologist, Computer Science or related field of study; ESRI ArcGIS suite of products or certificate in GIS, is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:



Working knowledge and experience in various software applications including Microsoft Applications such as ESRI ArcGIS suite of products, Office 365, Windows Operating Systems and Servers and SQL Server; Attention to detail required in creation of maps and in editing of spatial features within the database; Professionalism and confidentiality required at all times; Working knowledge of networking protocols and standards; Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment; Proven working experience in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with strong customer service orientation.

Major Responsibilities:



Creation, maintenance, editing, and acquisition of municipal data for all Departments within the Municipality Maintain and update of Municipal GIS infrastructure (ex. sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water mains) databases and applications. Creation of standard and special-purpose maps, plans, sketches and reports of various geographic data as requested by all Departments within the Municipality Any other duties as assigned.

Decision Making and Judgement:



Work is performed under the general direction of the Division Leader - Community Planning and other department heads. Works within established guidelines, policies, procedures, directives, bylaws and legislation.

Physical Skill and Effort

prolonged sitting, prolonged standing, bending, keyboarding, stooping, climbing, lifting 20 lbs (ex. Roll of plotter paper), driving

Interaction Level:

Internal:



Daily contact with office staff and management With co-workers and other staff members to ensure provisions of timely information and services.

External:



Contact with regional GIS professionals

Working Conditions:



Environment

Works within an office environment

Control over Work Schedule

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week).

Core Competencies (pick top 9 core skills required of this position)

Accountable Cooperation Initiative

Adaptable Critical thinking Problem Solving

Computer skills Detail Oriented Creativity



As an inclusive employer, the Municipality of Lakeshore is committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need. The Municipality is also committed to ensuring that personal information will remain confidential under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2424904
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Belle River, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned