Engineering/GIS Technologist

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

** Please note the primary job assignment for these positions will be aligned to GIS duties/responsibilities **

Reporting to the Manager, Service Standards & Data Mgt in Planning Services, the GIS/ENG Technologist will perform the creation, maintenance and updating of spatial, and attribute data associated with development applications, zoning, land use, roads, addresses and parcels. The incumbent will create maintain 3D datasets related to buildings and development submissions. These inventories will be maintained using Asset Management, database, geographic information system (GIS) Cartegraph and other automated systems.

Must provide superior customer service to City staff, the development/contractor community, residents and all other stakeholders, as applicable

Perform GIS editing and analysis to support Planning, Building & Licensing Services, process and maintain 3D development submissions Edit and publish data for GIS web applications within Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online (AGOL)

Provide data custodianship responsibilities. Update and maintain all mapping, databases, asset management and enterprise GIS systems related to Department and Group ensuring accuracy and currency

Provide cartographic and thematic mapping support for the Department and Group

Develop and make design changes to databases and software as necessary, including customization in accordance with corporate procedures

Assist with on-going development and modifications to the GIS data model, including procedures related to data monitoring, automation and on-going performance monitoring and reporting

Ensure that data maintenance conforms to applicable industry and corporate standards and remain up to date with technology and best practices related to GIS and data management

Process applicable topographical survey data, the City’s Digital Imagery Program information and OBM mappingAssist in the preparation of applications for Civic Addressing within a cloud-based data management system (Accela)

Provide basic technical assistance and training support to users of Department and Group systems/equipment

Provide support to clients and other staff members such as planners, administrative personnel and operational staff

Respond to requests for drawing and mapping data and periodically carry out field verifications

Develop and produce GIS mapping products and use GIS data to implement and create mobile technology development for data collection

Produce summaries from the maintained data to support capital planning, decision making and reporting

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Competencies

Two (2) year diploma + One (1) year GIS graduate certificate or
Three (3) year university Geomatics degree or
Three (3) year college Civil Engineering Technologist Advanced Diploma

Three (3) years of demonstrated and related work experience

Expertise using ESRI desktop software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise), web-based platforms (ArcGIS Online, REST, json) and mobile applications (Workforce, Collector, Survey123) considered an asset

Experience using Sketchup GPS equipment, and FME considered an asset

Certified or eligible for GISCI (GISP) or OACETT (C.Tech or C.E.T) designations considered an asset

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Strong communication and negotiation skills in order to direct and guide consultants, staff and developers and other business units within the City of Kingston and outside agencies for the purpose of relaying information and providing recommendations

Ability to read planning drawings and interpret policies, guidelines and technical manuals

Ability to write technical reports, project correspondence, contracts and agreements

Ability to multitask and handle significant workloads

Must perform work independently, referring potential issues with respect to scheduling, budget or progress and technical decisions having corporate or political impact to their supervisor

Ability to undertake outside work and be able to perform the essential duties of the job such as moderate physical exertion in all seasons

Ability to work within a deadline-oriented department

Proficient use of computers and mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows) to perform work in a highly technical, fast paced environment.

Must have a high level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and knowledge of Cartegraph

Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” license with a satisfactory driver’s abstract

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Demonstrated willingness for continuous learning, including new technology and teaching

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Closing Statement

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers
Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.