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. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. 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.






This is an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic student who is interested in pursuing a career in Geography and/or GIS to gain experience in mapping and analysis for public safety applications. The selected individual will support senior staff within the Analytics team with Community Services working on a variety of projects requiring GIS analysis, documentation and custom mapping. Under the guidance of the Team Leader and the Geospatial Analysts, primary duties include:

• Complete assigned Calgary Fire data request tasks such as basic mapping, creating maps of incident & station locations, aquatic rescues, needle debris pick up, motor vehicle collisions, critical medical interventions, and accident mapping.
• Mapping & Analysis for Livery.
• Provide recommendations to update and review existing models (process to automate repeatable projects and steps in mapping) to leverage more efficient ways to create existing map locations.
• Review and update new hydrant locations to CFD hydrant maps as required.
• Help to convert and document maintained (weekly, monthly and quarterly) projects.
• Assist with reviewing and documenting changes to key datasets and maps, which includes tracking the steps for updates to assist in creating a repeatable process to keep the data and maps current.
• Assist with Recreation planning and mapping.

Qualifications

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  Enrolled in a Diploma or Degree program related to Geography, Planning, GIS, Urban Planning.
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  Intermediate ArcGIS, ArcPRO, ArcGIS Online and Windows Office.
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  Preference will be given to candidates with intermediate/advanced proficiency with ESRI products and Microsoft Office.
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  Preference will be given to candidates with experience using GIS including geospatial data management, cartographic design, data analytics and spatial analysis techniques.
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  GIS, mapping & analytical experience. Use of FME & Modelbuilder and some understanding of R Statistics would be an asset.
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  Knowledge of project management principles would also be an asset.
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  Success in this position requires clear and concise communication, attention to detail and problem solving, analysis, self-motivation and initiative.

Pre-Employment Requirements

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  Must be currently enrolled in school on a full-time basis with the intent to return to school full-time in the Fall of 2023.
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  If invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating the program and year you are currently completing).

Union: CUPE Local 38


Business Unit: Community Strategies
Position Type: Temporary Student (May - August)
Location: 4144, 11 ST S.E.
Compensation: $26.63 per hour
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: February 10, 2023 Job ID #: 306974