GIS Planning Technician

Role Overview

• Reports to the Coordinator, Information Systems & Cartography Planning.
• Prepares, maintains, updates, manipulates and analyses the digital maps and associated databases related to the department’s Geographic Information System.
• Maintains planning related corporate spatial and tabular data and creates custom databases and thematic maps in support of special projects/reports.
• Performs quality assurance/quality control tasks to ensure data integrity.
• Maintains, updates, and analyses departmental GIS data using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Performs manual and automated quality assurance/quality control data validity check to ensure the integrity of data.
• Undertakes and assists in the analysis and reconciliation of conflicting data, whether from a spatial or tabular sources.
• Compiles source document work packages for data conversion.
• Assembles a wide range of data sources/types including vector, raster, CAD and imagery data for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Plots plans/maps and creates custom thematic maps, web maps, and presentation layouts using ArcGIS Pro (ESRI Suite), Microsoft Suite and/or Adobe Creative Suite to effectively convey information.
• Prepares special data reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to support planning and operational reporting and decision-making, for public and internal use.
• Develops and implements automated processes to streamline workflows as appropriate.
• Considers and implements AODA-compliant accessibility standards in data, mapping and report outputs.
• Receives and answers enquiries from staff and the public.
• Assists Planners in the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of custom applications.
• Follows the established request management practices and procedures.
• Assists in the development and review of procedures.
• Demonstrates system functions and workflow procedures.
• Provides software support for geo-spatial applications.
• Identifies and assists in the resolution of problems related to geo-spatial software, geo-spatial data and the department’s Geographic Information System as a whole.
• Identifies and requests supplies, software and special equipment requirements.
• Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Requirements

• Previous GIS experience related to duties listed above normally acquired through a Diploma from a two-year Community College course in GIS or related program and related work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, input, prepare and analyse data from various sources within and for use in geospatial applications, including performing manual and automated quality assurance/quality control data validity checks, plotting plans, and retrieval of landbase data.
• Working knowledge of the ESRI Suite of products (ArcPro, Extensions, ArcGIS Online etc), Microsoft Suite of tools, Adobe Creative Suite, FME, and databases.