The Role
** Please note the primary job assignment for these positions will be aligned to Civil Engineering duties/responsibilities **
Reporting to the Project Manager Infrastructure, the Engineer/GIS Technologist will perform the creation, maintenance and updating of paper and electronic records associated with City of Kingston assets. The incumbent will create original records/drawings for construction projects, update existing drawings and plans and maintain all record drawing information relating to Transportation and Public Works assets. These inventories will be maintained using Asset Management, database, geographic information system (GIS) computer aided design (AutoCAD), Cartegraph and other automated systems.
To qualify, you'll need...
Two (2) year diploma + One (1) year GIS graduate certificate or
Three (3) year college Civil Engineering Technologist Advanced Diploma or
Three (3) year university Geomatics degree
Three (3) years of demonstrated and related work experience
Expertise using AutoCAD (Civil 3D)
Experience using ESRI desktop software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise), web-based platforms (ArcGIS Online, REST, json) and mobile applications (Workforce, Collector, Survey123) GPS equipment, and FME considered an asset
Certified or eligible for GISCI (GISP) or OACETT (C.Tech or C.E.T) designations considered an asset
Strong communication and negotiation skills in order to direct and guide consultants, staff and developers and other business units within the City of Kingston and outside agencies for the purpose of relaying information and providing recommendations
Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret policies, guidelines and technical manuals
Ability to write technical reports, project correspondence, contracts and agreements
Ability to multitask and handle significant workloads
Must perform work independently, referring potential issues with respect to scheduling, budget or progress and technical decisions having corporate or political impact to their supervisor
Ability to undertake outside work and be able to perform the essential duties of the job such as moderate physical exertion in all seasons
Ability to work within a deadline-oriented department
Proficient use of computers and mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows) to perform work in a highly technical, fast paced environment.
Must have a high level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and knowledge of OpenGov or other asset management mapping software.
Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” license with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
Demonstrated willingness for continuous learning, including new technology and teaching
