Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and robust economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #GIS Planning Technician Union: CUPE Local 5167 This posting is for an existing vacancy Reports to the Coordinator, Information Systems & Cartography Planning.

Prepares, maintains, updates, manipulates and analyses the digital maps and associated databases related to the department’s Geographic Information System. Maintains planning related corporate spatial and tabular data and creates custom databases and thematic maps in support of special projects/reports. Performs quality assurance/quality control tasks to ensure data integrity.

Maintains, updates, and analyzes departmental GIS data using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online Performs manual and automated quality assurance/quality control data validity check to ensure the integrity of data. Undertakes and assists in the analysis and reconciliation of conflicting data, whether from a spatial or tabular sources. Compiles source document work packages for data conversion.

Assembles a wide range of data sources/types including vector, raster, CAD and imagery data for mapping and spatial analysis. Plots plans/maps and creates custom thematic maps, web maps, and presentation layouts using ArcGIS Pro (ESRI Suite), Microsoft Suite and/or Adobe Creative Suite to effectively convey information. Prepares special data reports, dashboards,



and data visualizations to support planning and operational reporting and decision-making, for public and internal use.

Considers and implements AODA-compliant accessibility standards in data, mapping and report outputs Receives and answers enquiries from staff and the public. Provides software support for geo-spatial applications. Identifies and assists in the resolution of problems related to geo-spatial software, geo-spatial data and the department’s Geographic Information System as a whole.

Identifies and requests supplies, software and special equipment requirements. Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety. Previous GIS experience related to duties listed above normally acquired through a Diploma from a two-year Community College course in GIS or related program and related work experience. # Demonstrated ability to compile, input, prepare and analyze data from various sources within and for use in geospatial applications, including performing manual and automated quality assurance/quality control data validity checks, plotting plans, and retrieval of landbase data. # Working knowledge of the ESRI Suite of products (ArcPro, Extensions, ArcGIS Online etc), Microsoft Suite of tools, Adobe Creative Suite, FME, and databases.

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. #

📌 : GIS Planning Technician (Canada)
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