Job Description

Company

Synchena Consulting Inc is a GIS and Municipal Asset Management consulting firm located just outside of Winnipeg in East St Paul, MB. We provide (Geographic Information Systems) and Asset Management support to municipalities and other local government agencies in the capital region of Winnipeg.

Position

The GIS Technician will be responsible for creating and maintaining municipal maps and datasets. Common tasks will include adjusting property line, inputting subdivision data, adjusting property attributes, editing and maintaining civil infrastructure layers such as roadways, water, sewer and drainage, parks and recreation data, and fire departments maps.

The GIS technician will also assist municipal GIS users in use of maps and applications, create training documents, and occasionally conduct training sessions with end users. The technician create a mix of private and public facing webmaps, field collection maps, as well as PDF/print maps.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of municipal GIS needs and be comfortable working in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

Create, update and maintain raster and vector GIS data layers and associated metadata. Using GIS software (ArcGIS Pro) to create maps, maintain datasets and produce visualizations. Organizing GIS data in local and online geodatabases. Importing data into GIS from CAD and other sources. Create maps to be used in ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online environment. Training clients on the using GIS desktop and web maps. Creating visually pleasing maps with various data sources.

Skills and Abilities

Experience and proficiency with Esri's ArcGIS software. Experience with ArcGIS Online or other web mapping platforms. 2-5 years experience and knowledge with GIS databases and datasets. High technical aptitude for software (CAD, GIS, Excel). Attention to detail and ability to write technical and detailed reports. Strong record keeping skills. Ability to work independently without supervision as well as in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal, time management, and communication skills. Familiarity or experience with python scripting or model builder an asset. Experience or knowledge of municipal or government GIS environment an asset.

Qualifications

Minimum of two-year college diploma or equivalent in Geographic Information Systems. An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

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Valid Manitoba drivers license. Must pass criminal record check. Strong customer service skills

Salary/Benefits

Starting salary: $64,350 ($33/hr) - $71,000 ($36.41/hr) Full-time permanent position, 37.50 hours a week. 3 month probation period. Health spending account for health, dental, vision benefits. Company phone or communications allowance ($50 a month). Flexible hours and remote work negotiable. 3 week vacation time.
Please send applications to hr@synchena.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $33.00-$36.41 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-22