Engineering/gis Technologist, Regular Full-time (up to 2)
Position Summary
** Please note the primary job assignment for these positions will be aligned to GIS duties/responsibilities **
** Please note the pay range for this position is currently covered under a Temporary Market Adjustment**
*Rates of pay are based on 2024 rates*
Reporting to the Project Manager Construction, the Engineer/GIS Technologist will perform the creation, maintenance and updating of paper and electronic records associated with City of Kingston assets. The incumbent will create original records/drawings, update existing drawings and plans and maintain all record drawing information relating to Transportation and Public Works assets. These inventories will be maintained using Asset Management, database, geographic information system (GIS) computer aided design (AutoCAD), Cartegraph and other automated systems.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Must provide superior customer service to City staff, the development/contractor community, residents and all other stakeholders, as applicable
Perform basic civil drafting work to support transportation, engineering, parks and associated asset elements, construction sequencing, drainage design, plan preparation, drafting, identifying conflicts, specification selection, quantity calculations and cost estimates as well as assistance with reviewing roadway upgrades required for development applications
Prepare drawings for smaller construction projects, transportation, parks, and ancillary civil engineering works
Assist in the preparation of documents and tenders for construction contracts
Provide data custodianship responsibilities. Update and maintain all mapping, databases, asset management and enterprise GIS systems related to Department and Group asset inventories 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 asset management data model, including procedures related to asset retirement, maintenance history 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 asset management
Process applicable topographical survey data, the City's Digital Imagery Program information and OBM mapping
Assist in the preparation of applications for environmental permits
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 engineers, 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 asset 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 college Civil Engineering Technologist Advanced Diploma OR
Three (3) year university Geomatics degree
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 AutoCAD (Civil 3D) 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
Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
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 engineering 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.