Mapping Technician - City of Richmond, BC
The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our vision to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada.
Mapping Technician 1
Competition #2009-I-17
$43,716 to $51,378 (Annual Salary)
Within this technical position, the successful candidate will prepare and maintain the City’s digital base, legal and utility service maps; be required to research, read, interpret and print Engineering drawings; input and edit Engineering data; interpret survey drawings; develop customized mapping; and extract, convert and interpret data from various sources. The candidate will assist in the development and creation of databases and will be expected to make operating decisions within defined project/program parameters, in addition to presenting GIS work at small group meetings and supporting GIS users.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a one year GIS diploma supplemented by a minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of: industry mapping standards, requirements and principles; computer-assisted mapping techniques including the ESRI suite of Arc products; and experience utilizing database software such as MS Access or ArcSDE. Ability to: comprehend and adapt new techniques and procedures; research and assemble required data; complete multiple projects simultaneously, assigning tasks to colleagues; and establish and maintain skills related to GIS development. Applicants with knowledge of Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Hansen Asset Management preferred.
This position offers competitive compensation, benefits package and a compressed day work schedule (9 days in a fortnight).
For further details visit www.richmond.ca/jobs and if interested, forward a resume by Wednesday, April 15, 2009, quoting Competition #2009-I-17 to:
Human Resources Division
City of Richmond
6911 No. 3 Road
Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 Canada
Fax: 604-276-4169;
E-mail (Word format only): resume@richmond.ca
This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
The City of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
