The Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) in Lethbridge, Alberta is looking to fill the position of Junior/Intermediate CAD/GIS Technologist. The successful candidate’s duties are related to the CAD functions of ORRSC’s mapping requirements and GIS aspects of the Oldman River Region Urban GIS Project.

Duties:

• Create and maintain existing AutoCAD and GIS data files
• Update cadastral base mapping from registered plans
• Prepare subdivision sketches, zoning mapping and other land use related mapping
• Create municipal infrastructure maps
• Assist planning staff with daily mapping, plots, etc.
• Ensure proper file backup, restoration and archival procedures are followed
• Acquire digital data from other sources (government and/or private)
• Receive, arrange, and schedule project requisitions to meet required deadlines
• Co-ordinate with staff members on scheduled projects
• Review finished project for accuracy, quality, and drafting and GIS standards
• Keep abreast of the latest drafting, computer mapping and GIS practices by attending short courses, seminars, trade fairs, and reviewing technical journals
• Liaise with other private sector and government agencies by telephone contacts, seminars and trade fairs
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in geomatics, drafting and/or GIS from an accredited post secondary institution
• Eligible for membership in ASET or other professional organization
• Proficiency with Autodesk and ESRI products
• Ability to design and implement databases using Microsoft Access and Microsoft SQL Server software
• Complete understanding of the land survey system in Alberta
• Experience with programming languages such as ASP.net, Python, C# or C++ would be an asset

This position requires that the individual is able to work on his/her own with a minimum of supervision. He/she must be able to work directly with various planners and GIS employees on several projects at a time, coordinate workloads and time schedules making sure work is done accurately and on a timely basis.

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only select candidates will receive a response from ORRSC. Salary will be determined after reviewing skills, education and experience. We thank all applicants for submitting applications, but only persons chosen for interviews will be contacted.