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Gis Planner Jobs

Company

City of Regina

Address Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Category Government Administration
Expires 2023-05-26
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Openings: 1


Type of Posting: Internal & External


Location Name: City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA


Date Posted: March 31, 2023


Closing Date: Open until filled


Profession: Engineers & Technologists


Experience Level(s): Mid-Level


Desired Employment Status: Permanent


Education Level(s): University Degree in Urban Planning, Geography Information Systems or directly related discipline combined with post-secondary courses in GIS.


Job ID: 1280


Position Summary


This position performs interdisciplinary planning work, including responsibility for the administration of the Departments’ Geographic Information System (GIS). Duties include the collection and analysis of data, geographically modeled issues, deriving results by computer processing, exploring and examining the results, and the development of recommendations. This position reports to a Senior City Planner.


Duties & Responsibilities


  • Performs related work as required.
  • Coordinates the provision of GIS service to other Branches in the Department.
  • Maintain and administer GIS data as it relates to the Department.
  • Instructs other staff in the use of GIS applications and procedures.
  • Assists in the development and execution of annual work program for the Branch and Department.
  • Responsible for collecting, maintaining and analysing data related to land use, redevelopment, policy formulation, zoning, demographics, and other planning functions.
  • Creates and maintains an inventory of current maps within the department
  • Maintains meaningful communication between the Department and other City departments or outside agencies.
  • Conducts pilot projects for new programs, procedures or policies related to the CAD and GIS systems.
  • Undertakes collection, analysis and interpretation of data pertaining to the formulation and maintenance of the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and other planning documents.
  • Provides input to studies undertaken by other sections of the department.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations to various groups.
  • Assists City Planners with project work through analysis and preparation of spatial data.
  • Provides input regarding information processing equipment and software.
  • Prepares graphics for reports and displays using GIS and AutoCAD and other software packages.
  • Acts as liaison with Geospatial Solutions and other departments regarding development of a corporate GIS.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


  • Ability to compile, study and analyze technical and statistical data utilized in planning.
  • Working knowledge of standard statistical techniques and research methodology.
  • Ability to carry out research and conduct independent investigations of planning problems.
  • Ability to apply effective presentation techniques in the development and delivery of presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows-based software programs including ArcGIS (ArcView, ArcMap, etc.), and programs secondary to the position such as AutoCAD, Sketch up, Adobe Illustrator, BlueBeam.
  • Considerable knowledge of existing regulations, legislation, procedures, and requirements related to the planning process.
  • Ability to solve problems and think logically.
  • Ability to strongly present visual data and concepts to various target groups including the public, technical professionals, and decision makers.
  • Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to instruct other planning staff in the effective use of GIS.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, colleagues, and the public.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the application of GIS to planning and zoning.
  • Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing


Education & Experience


Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Urban Planning, Geography Information Systems 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.


✓ Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.


✓ Note: As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy, the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.


✓ Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.


Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 7


Division: City Planning & Community Development


Department: Planning & Development Services


Hourly Salary: $31.40 - $40.31


Annual Salary: $59,867.00 - $76,855.00


The City of Regina acknowledges that we are on Treaty 4 Territory, and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.


We want to show our recognition and respect to the Nations and the ancestors of this territory, we are grateful for the privilege to be here, to co-exist. We recognize that much of the harms of the past have shaped our relationship; we are committed to our work of building trust. We hope for good and everlasting relationships to create true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.


Regina is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.


Note: The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Talent at 306-777-7550 or by email at [email protected].