New Job Geospatial Technician - On-Call In Alberta

Geospatial Technician - On-Call
Geospatial Technician - On-Call

Geospatial Technician - On-Call

Company : City of Calgary
Salary : $33.33–$44.60 an hour
Location : Alberta

Full 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.

As the Geospatial Technician, you will create and maintain corporate geospatial data that is required by various City of Calgary business units and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) consultants, utility companies, and Calgary Regional Partners. In this role, you will use MicroSurvey, Oracle Structured Query Language (SQL), ArcGIS, Public One Stop Service Experience (POSSE), Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), and various other data technologies for the creation of property and building records, cartography, record keeping, and other spatial data creation and maintenance functions. Primary duties include:

  • Create and maintain data sets, standard drawings, presentations, and maps using CAD, AutoCAD, MicroSurvey and/or Oracle link database, or other software on behalf of client requests.
  • Prepare, develop, and check maps and drawings.
  • Assist with quality assurance processes and data input into Survey Central and Control Monuments Application (CMA).
  • Assist with job setup and closing of Replicon projects.
  • Complete quality assurance according to etiquette procedures and Oracle environment guidelines.
  • Maintain file management systems; track projects and service time using time management software.
Qualifications
  • A completed 2-year diploma in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, Geomatics Engineering Technology, Applied GIS, or a related discipline.
  • Working knowledge with ESRI ArcGIS, along with basic experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroSurvey.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
  • Knowledge in Oracle database including writing SQL statements in SQL Plus or Benthic will be considered an asset.
  • Knowledge with legal survey, disposition, and site plan drafting is also an asset.
  • Strong organizational skills to accomplish client and business unit goals and objectives are essential, along with the ability to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
Pre-employment Requirements
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Business and Engineering Services

Position Type: 1 On-Call
Location: 651B 25 Avenue SE


Compensation: Pay Grade 7 $33.33 – 44.60 per hour
Days of Work: Days of work will vary based on operational requirements.

Hours of work: On-call hours will vary, based upon operational requirements.

Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: August 31, 2023


Job ID #: 308237