GIS Technician
Requisition ID: 20159
Department: Public Works Dept.
Service: Operational Performance & Devel Services
Branch: Data Analysis & Performance Rep Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $64,175.02 - $75,085.92 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 17/12/2025
JOB SUMMARY
Data Analysis and Performance Reporting is a specialized group of data and systems experts dedicated to advancing Public Works’ operational excellence through strategic data management, system stewardship, and analytical insight. We play a pivotal role in bridging front-line operations with corporate partners, ensuring data integrity, system reliability, and informed decision-making across the department.
You assist with the creation and maintenance of GIS databases for land use, employment and other key variables, and work independently or as a team member on a variety of research and projection GIS projects. The project work deals with analyzing, compiling, organizing, interpreting and processing digital data to produce a variety of geographically related maps, graphic displays, projection models and reports. The maps, tools and reports support various maintenance operations in the department, including winter salting and plow beats, grass cutting, tree watering, etc.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year community college course in Geographic Information Systems, Survey Mapping Technology, Computer Science or related field
Minimum of 4 years of experience
KNOWLEDGE
- ArcPro, ArcMap, ArcGIS online, ArcGIS suite of mobile applications such as: ArcGIS Collector, ArcGIS FieldMaps, ArcGIS Quick Capture, ArcGIS Survey 123, and ArcGIS Dashboards
- Digital mapping methods and procedures
- Office automation software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Computer graphics workstations and peripherals
- Municipal GIS systems and applications
- Current GIS computer technology
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills/abilities required to deal effectively, efficiently and positively with all external and internal contacts
- Ability to perform tasks under minimal supervision in a dynamic environment and meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities
- Copes with stress effectively
- Ability to deal with shifting priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work with all computer-related programs and systems specific to the work function
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational planning issues from all perspectives necessary
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in difficult situations
- Ability to organize work efficiently and able to handle several assignments simultaneously
- Takes the initiative in recommending and implementing improvements to procedures to achieve high levels of service to staff and public
- Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and discretion
- Make presentations to work groups
- Ability to articulate GIS concepts to users
- Demonstrated initiative, reliability and self-motivation
- Demonstrated strong reasoning, judgment and logical thinking
- Enthusiastic / positive attitude, team player
- Proven reliability and dependability
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent organizational skills and thoroughness, high level of attention to detail and accuracy of work
- Customer Service Orientation
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated; This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.