GIS Technician/Planning Assistant

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time, temporary 12-month “GIS Technician / Planning Assistant.”

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Manager of Growth and Development, the GIS Technician / Planning Assistant is responsible for the preparation of a variety of graphic and mapping projects to all municipal departments and the creation and maintenance of certain in-house digital mapping / GIS projects.  In addition, the position provides confidential administrative support to building, by-law, and planning staff in processing and maintaining building and planning act applications.

Goal Statement:

As a member of the Municipal team, each employee is responsible for serving the citizens of Strathroy-Caradoc by meeting the ratepayers’ needs and expectations, as articulated by Council, by striving to be the best in everything we do through attitude, training and creativity, and for representing the Municipality as a strong, integrated organization dedicated to quality, sustainable and viable services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Convert existing drawings, sketches and records into a digital form and integrate the converted records, survey and CAD data together with associated attribute data into a central spatial database repository using prescribed methods and forms.
• Prepare graphics, reports and derived mapping products from central data repositories or from an assembly of disparate data sets using digital methods.
• Retrieve, assemble and collate information (e.g. locations of sewers, water, parcels) from in-house records and transmit this information electronically, orally or in writing to inquiring public or staff, as required.
• Make basic trigonometric calculations for verifying and augmenting survey measurements and perform calculations for area, curves, frontage, and other data relating to surveys and plans as required.
• Source, acquire and collect data points for variety of mapping projects, both from internal data sources and via field retrieval.
• Maintain building permit dashboard and develop and maintain planning application dashboard.
• Support various municipal departments by delivering GIS services, including map and graphic production, asset data maintenance, and related GIS tasks.
• Preparation and coordination with emergency services and other stakeholders for all new municipal 911 addressing.
• Respond to counter / phone and email inquiries regarding building and planning matters and directing inquiries as required.
• Planning pre-consultation meeting minute taking and distributing
• Assist in processing and management of various planning applications and preparation of reports and public notices
• Assist in the coordination and liaison with other Municipal departments on planning related matters
• Assist in the preparation of a variety of performance measure reports, application and quarterly and annual reports
• Assist with graphic design, website development, social media communications
• Research, statistical analysis, report writing in support of Departmental activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•  College Diploma or University Degree in a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or related program.
• One (1) year experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) preferably using the ESRI GIS platform in a municipal environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting Engineering, Architectural, Topographic and Survey plan types and their associated accuracies and coordinate systems.
• Proficiency in computer software such as computer assisted design (CAD), graphic design, and database and file management software.
• Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms
• Understands and works within the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and any Municipal policies and procedures.
• Sound judgment and professional tact to gain cooperation and compliance from the general public, contractors, and industry professionals
• Must be self-motivated, work with minimal supervision, be prepared to train the use of new software
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the Planning Act and planning related legislation and policies
• Must have a valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to starting employment

Compensation: 

Wage: Band 4 – $58,676.80 to $73,346.00 per year (2025 rates)

Benefits: Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. To learn more about OMERS, please visit https://www.omers.com/nft.