GIS - GIS Co-op Student

Workforce Development • Belle River, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Working in the Community Planning Division, the Geographic Information System (GIS) Coop Student role will be responsible for maintaining, editing and creating digital data through special projects for the Municipality of Lakeshore. This position will provide geographic information to various departments within the Municipality and will assist in regular workflows and projects.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a College or University in the field of Geography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technologist, Computer Science or related field of study
• Working knowledge and experience in various software applications including Microsoft Applications such as ESRI ArcGIS suite of products, Office 365, Windows Operating Systems and Servers and SQL Server
• Attention to detail required in creation of maps and in editing of spatial features within the database
• Professionalism and confidentiality required at all times
• Working knowledge of networking protocols and standards
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Proven working experience in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with strong customer service orientation.

Nice To Haves

• ESRI ArcGIS suite of products or certificate in GIS, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creation, maintenance, editing, and acquisition of municipal data for all Departments within the Municipality
• Maintain and update of Municipal GIS infrastructure (ex. sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water mains) databases and applications.
• Creation of standard and special-purpose maps, plans, sketches and reports of various geographic data as requested by all Departments within the Municipality
• Any other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree