Mapping Technician 1

City of Delta • Kitchener, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Delta is seeking a full-time Mapping Technician for its Information Services Department. This role involves preparing and maintaining municipal base, legal, and utility servicing maps, along with recording and computing related non-spatial data using computer-assisted techniques like AutoCAD and GIS software (Munsys & ArcGIS Pro). The technician will work with diverse source data to create and revise drawings and maps for various departments and projects. A key responsibility includes acting as a primary QA/QC reviewer for drawings and engineering infrastructure assets, ensuring spatial accuracy and data quality align with the GIS team’s CAD/GIS standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of industry mapping standards, requirements and principles.
• Knowledge of computer-assisted mapping techniques including AutoCAD Map 3D, ESRI suite of products and Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of coordinate geometry and survey computations.
• Proficiency in using enterprise geodatabases and FME (Extract, Transform and Load) conversion software.
• Understanding of Municipal engineering design principles, data entry techniques and procedures.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend and adapt new techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, developers, consultants and general public.
• At least 1 year of mapping technician work experience.
• Certification in geographic information systems at an Institute of Technology.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

Nice To Haves

• Related municipal experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Municipal base, legal, and utility servicing maps.
• Record and compute related non-spatial data using computer-assisted techniques.
• Prepare and revise drawings and maps for various departments and projects.
• Serve as a primary QA/QC reviewer of drawings and engineering infrastructure assets.
• Ensure spatial accuracy and data quality in accordance with GIS team’s CAD/GIS standards and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of $39.85 - $46.90 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Special Agreement option (Municipal Pension Plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed