Job title:GIS Planner
Employer: Government
Location:City of Regina
Division: Community Planning and Development
Department: Planning
Salary Grade: 13 (CUPE Local 7) (2012 Rates)
Salary: $25.50 – $32.74/Hour; $48,618 – $62,422/Annum
This job position belongs to Engineering and Related Services occupation group. Please ensure you create or submit a resume associated with the Engineering and Related Services occupation skills matrix.
This position performs interdisciplinary planning work, including responsibility for the administration of the Division’s Geographic Information System (GIS). Duties range from the collection and analysis of data to the development of recommendations. This position reports to the Director of Planning or designate.
Typical duties include:
Maintain and administer GIS as it relates to the Division.
Prepares graphics for reports and displays using GIS and AutoCAD and other software packages.
Conducts pilot projects for new programs, procedures or policies related to the CAD and GIS systems.
Coordinates the provision of GIS service to other departments in the Division.
Instructs other staff in the use of GIS applications and procedures.
Provides input to budget preparation regarding information processing equipment and software.
Acts as liaison with Information Systems and other departments regarding development of a corporate GIS.
Undertakes collection, analysis and interpretation of data pertaining to the formulation and maintenance of a Development Plan and other planning documents.
Responsible for collecting and maintaining data related to land use, redevelopment, policy formulation, zoning and other planning functions.
Maintains meaningful communication between the Division and other City departments or outside agencies.
Prepares and delivers presentations to various groups.
Provides input to studies undertaken by other sections of the department.
Performs related work as required.
Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:
*** To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. ***
Qualifications:
Typically the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Urban Planning or directly related discipline combined with post-secondary courses in GIS. Four (4) years of related planning experience and demonstrated experience in the use of ArcView, Arc/Info Oracle, AutoCAD, Viz4, Corel Draw and Corel Designer. Experience in establishing and/or using GIS applications in a municipal planning context.
Working knowledge of standard statistical techniques and research methodology.
Demonstrated proficiency in the application of GIS to planning and zoning.
Ability to compile, study and analyze technical and statistical data utilized in community planning.
Considerable knowledge of existing regulations, legislation, procedures and requirements related to the planning process.
Ability to apply effective presentation techniques in the development and delivery of presentations.
Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to carry out research and conduct independent investigations of planning problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates and the general public.
Ability to instruct other planning staff in the effective use of GIS.
Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows-based software programs including ArcView, Oracle, AutoCAD, Viz4, Corel Draw and Corel Designer.
*Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.
The City of Regina values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all qualified Employment Equity candidates.
We will contact applicants we wish to consider within six weeks of the competition
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