Posted on January 20, 2010 - GC929
Company: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Position: GIS Technologist
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Salary: $36.41 - $42.75
Contact Name: Human Resources
Deadline: January 29, 2010
Job Description
GIS Technologist
Information & Communications Technology Department
Position Type/ Hours: This is a permanent full-time position working thirty-five (35) hours per week.
Position Description: Under general supervision, serve as a GIS resource for spatial data processing, thematic mapping, database management, data collection and output, and systems research and development.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications: • Two (2) year Diploma in Geographic Information Systems technology from a recognized, post-secondary institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) years related experience in the use of GIS, including spatial data processing, thematic mapping, database management and knowledge of relevant software tools.
• Experience in an urban or municipal government with GeoMedia Professional GIS and AutoCAD is an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of GIS-based Internet applications.
• Proficiency in use of the Internet and Internet search tools.
Other Information
Pay / Classification Level: PL 16
Salary Range: $36.41 (Probationary Rate)
$39.90 - $42.75 (Permanent Rates)
In addition to the rate of pay, we offer other attractive incentives:
-excellent training and development opportunities
-an extensive employer paid benefits plan
-home equity protection program
-an additional annual payment of $12,480 which represents a cost of living allowance
Requisition Number: 405
Closing Date: January 29, 2010 @ 3:00 p.m.
Posting Type: Internal and External
(POSTED: January 15, 2010 CUPE CLOSING DATE: January 22, 2010)
To apply: Please visit our website at www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
9909 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H 2K4
(780) 743-5401
Homepage - www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca
E-Mail - humanresources@woodbuffalo.ab.ca
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