The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (the Conservation Authority), an internationally recognized leader in watershed management, has a vacancy for the positions of:
GIS Technician
12-month contract
Hourly Wage: $37.28
Reporting to the GIS Coordinator your primary role will work in collaboration with other GIS staff to update corporate wide GIS datasets and create various ArcGIS Enterprise applications. You will also produce maps and perform analysis to support projects being led by the GIS team to assist staff in meeting the Conservation Authorities strategic goals for the protection and restoration of Lake Simcoe and its surrounding watersheds.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist with the maintenance and creation GIS Databases.
· Assist with the production of GIS products and services by performing data analysis and querying, map production, reports and tabular summaries as required by the Conservation Authority’s programs.
· Assist with the interpretation and analyze GIS data to create and update core environmental GIS databases such as landcover.
· Assist with ensuring information is accurate, complete and updated according to data models and protocols with the information enterprise database.
· Perform analysis based on spatial information and communicate findings to internal departments and external agencies.
· Edit and create GIS layers through digitization, georeferencing, analysis and modeling.
· Prepare maps and data in response to data requests from internal and external clients.
· Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service.
· Perform other related duties as directed.
What you offer
· A University Degree in Geography, GIS or a Degree in a related discipline.
· Minimum of one-year related experience required.
· 1 Year post grad GIS certificate, an asset.
· Comprehensive knowledge of GIS principles, standards and methods of storing, managing, integrating and presenting spatially referenced data.
· Proficient in the operation and use of ArcGIS suite of products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
· An understanding of the concepts behind data management in a relational database.
· Experience with FME is an asset.
· Strong attention to detail and technical expertise.
· Excellent project management skills with the ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.
What we offer you
· Hourly Rate of $37.28.
· Hybrid work opportunities.
· Enrollment in OMERS pension plan.
· Conservation Ontario Pass - provides free access to most Conservation Areas in Ontario.
Start Date
August 2026
Hours of work
35-hour work week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
This position is eligible for hybrid work.
Please forward a single pdf document that includes a résumé and covering letter to the Conservation Authority’s Human Resources, referencing Competition #12-2026, by 4:00 pm on August 7, 2026, to [email protected].
The Conservation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Conservation Authority will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted regarding this competition and you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.
This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy. All personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Conservation Authority; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $37.28 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newmarket, ON L3Y 3W3
