Geospatial Analyst

RP2 Geospatial Analyst

Regular/full-time

Municipal Relations

Community Planning, Permitting and Development

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 37994

Salary(s):   RP2 $59,406.00 - $74,801.00 per year

Closing Date:   September 23, 2021

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular and term positions throughout the province and will remain in effect for up to 12 months.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:
 

• Diploma, Certificate or Bachelor's Degree with specialization related to civil technology, geometrics or geographic information systems, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience in these areas. 
• Experience working with and/or training in ESRI's Parcel Editor toolset and data format
• Extensive experience with  principles, methods, and procedures of computer assisted drafting/mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (ArcGIS 10)
• Experience interpreting registered plans, assessment rolls, statutes and land descriptions related to Certificates of Title 
• Working knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and survey principles applicable to drafting work
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, manage multiple deadlines and pay close attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as a high degree of initiative and independence of action
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Adobe Acrobat or an accepted equivalent

Duties:
The Geospatial Analyst provides specialized geospatial support on a region-wide basis to all business areas within Municipal Relations. Using a variety of data sources and Geographic Information System mapping technologies, the incumbent will undertake specialized computer analyses and computations in Municipal Relation’s land mapping programs to create and maintain provincial geographical data sets. These include the: Roll Entry (tax parcel) dataset, cadastral (survey layer), local urban district boundaries, municipal boundaries, and planning by-law boundaries. The Geospatial Analyst will create specialized data and cartographic products in direct support of statutory programs in the disciplines of land use planning and tax assessment.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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