GIS, Location Referencing and Cartographic Tech
October 8 2024
Expected expiry date: October 23 2024
Industries
Public administration
Categories Geomatics, Topography, Cartography,
St Catharines, ON • Full time
Bring your cartographic and geographic information systems knowledge to the Ministry of Transportation, where you will join a dynamic team to create products and spatial data to support Ministry services.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
• Create and maintain spatial data to support Ministry Geographic Information System (GIS) & Location Referencing services and cartographic products
• Maintain Ministry reference points, distance measures, highway routes, interchange diagrams and other linear referencing system information
• Provide advice regarding the preparation and production of cartographic products
• Analyze updates to location referencing information for province-wide consistency
• You have sound knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of GIS to create, maintain and publish spatial data, location referencing data and metadata.
• You have knowledge of policy, standards and procedures respecting spatial data, GIS and information technology to maintain spatial data and provide technical advice
• You have knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of conventional and digital cartography to produce products and provide technical advice.
• You have strong research and analytical skills to evaluate problems/issues, and recommend solutions to unit lead, manager, and clients for issues raised by internal and external clients.
• You utilize strong written communication skills to prepare various reports and correspondence and to present recommendations and options to management.
• You have experience using databases, computer applications and internet and web applications in order to maintain data, and analyze data and prepare reports to meet client needs.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this position, you will:• Create and maintain spatial data to support Ministry Geographic Information System (GIS) & Location Referencing services and cartographic products
• Maintain Ministry reference points, distance measures, highway routes, interchange diagrams and other linear referencing system information
• Provide advice regarding the preparation and production of cartographic products
• Analyze updates to location referencing information for province-wide consistency
How do I qualify?
Geographic Information System (GIS) Knowledge
• You have knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of geodetic datum, map projections, and linear referencing.• You have sound knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of GIS to create, maintain and publish spatial data, location referencing data and metadata.
• You have knowledge of policy, standards and procedures respecting spatial data, GIS and information technology to maintain spatial data and provide technical advice
• You have knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of conventional and digital cartography to produce products and provide technical advice.
Research and Analytical Skills
• You have developed analytical skills to review/evaluate data, identify issues and recommend a course of action.• You have strong research and analytical skills to evaluate problems/issues, and recommend solutions to unit lead, manager, and clients for issues raised by internal and external clients.
Communication Skills
• You utilize strong oral communication skills to present recommendations and options, provide technical assistance and guidance, and to participate on various committees, task forces, and process review teams.• You utilize strong written communication skills to prepare various reports and correspondence and to present recommendations and options to management.
Systems and Database Skills
• You have experience using GIS software to maintain spatial data and create maps products.• You have experience using databases, computer applications and internet and web applications in order to maintain data, and analyze data and prepare reports to meet client needs.
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