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GEOMATICS PLAN TECHNICIAN
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Ministry of Transportation
Geomatics Section, Provincial Highways
Management
Thunder Bay
1 Permanent
31512 - Data Processing Technician 7
$1,039.00 - $1,248.31 Per Week*
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80154
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Description
Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant,
Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. Thunder
Bay promotes economic development, education, friendship, goodwill, education, and tourism.
We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful and healthy community that
provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods
that are accessible to all.
The City of Thunder Bay provides a balance of services that improves our quality of life and supports
our economy in a responsible manner. From parks and recreation to transportation, clean drinking
water or waste management, Thunder Bay is always working to live up to our motto, Superior By
Nature.
For more information please visit Thunder Bay.
Bring your computer aided drafting (CAD) skills, experience and survey expertise, and be part of a
progressive and professional team supporting the design and construction of Ontario's highways!
For more information on how to prepare your cover letter and resume, click here.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this challenging and technically diverse role, you will:
• create and assess legal and engineering survey products using specialized computer software (e.g.
AutoCAD Land Desktop), drafting techniques and standards, and GIS tools and software.
• research, produce and maintain engineering and title records.
• assist ministry staff by providing technical guidance and support.
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
• You have knowledge of and experience in the processing and assessing of engineering and legal
surveys for the preparation of related plans, products and services
• You have the ability to interpret and apply survey principles, practices and standards
• You can interpret and apply survey related legislation such as the Surveys Act, Registry Act, Land
Titles Act, and the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act
Specialized Computer Software Knowledge and Skills:
• You have experience in specialized computer software (e.g. AutoCAD Civil 3D), digital terrain
modeling, alignments, drafting techniques and standards
• You have experience in GIS tools, software and databases
• You have demonstrated understanding of control networks, co-ordinate geometry, least squares
adjustments, and the use of map projections and datum to prepare geomatics generated products
using AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Access, Excel, etc.
Analytical, Organizational and Decision Making Skills:
• You have analytical skills required to interpret survey data and assess evidence, and to identify,
isolate and correct errors
• You demonstrate judgement and decision making skills to determine if deliverables are acceptable
and conform to ministry standards, and to resolve conflicts and manage changing priorities
• You have effective organizational skills to coordinate and organize own work activities on multiple
projects with varying levels of complexity
Communication and Teamwork Skills:
• You have communication skills required to relate technical information to staff and clients
• You have teamwork skills to work in a team environment to resolve technical problems and deliver
products and services within established time frames
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1 Permanent, 615 James Street South, Thunder Bay, North Region
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Information Technology
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
T-MT-80154/15
How to apply:
1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools
on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and
Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using
concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We
rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment
process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff
will contact you within 48 hours.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying
to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover
letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must
include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from
being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or
ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from
being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one
year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined
time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be
considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, July 23, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications
will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be
contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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Pre Screening Questions
I understand that this position is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Yes