CITY OF TERRACE
VACANCY
CAD/GIS TECHNICIAN – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(Regular Full-Time)
The City of Terrace is currently looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of
CAD/GIS Technician with the Development Services Department. Under the
supervision of the CAD/GIS Technician III and reporting to the Director of Development
Services, this position performs various duties related to developing and maintaining the
City’s CAD/GIS and works effectively with internal and external clients. The successful
applicant will be a highly adaptive team player and will possess strong organization and
communication skills. Applicants with knowledge and experience in Database
programming in MS Access and SQL server administration, maintenance and end-user
support will be given priority.
If you are excited about working with an outstanding team of motivated and friendly
individuals and you share our values of integrity, teamwork, and community - join us,
today.
Examples of Work Performed:
Please see the individual job descriptions for CAD/GIS Technician I/II for more
detailed descriptions of the Examples of Work Performed.
Minimum Training and Experience:
Please see the individual job descriptions for CAD/GIS Technician I/II for more
detailed descriptions of the Minimum Training and Experience.
Job Specific Testing may form part of the interview/selection process. A criminal record
check will be required from the successful applicant. The successful applicant will be
considered for the position of CAD/GIS Technician I or II, depending on the knowledge,
experience, and skill level demonstrated during the selection process.
This is a regular full time Union position (CUPE Local 2012) with a 35 hour work week.
Resumes will be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2013. Forward
applications to Briana Pellegrino, Human Resources Advisor, City of Terrace, 3215
Eby Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 2X8 Tel. (250) 638-4723
Fax (250) 638-4777 (or email to bpellegrino@terrace.ca). Please refer to Job Posting #30-2013 when
submitting your resume.
The City of Terrace thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those being
considered for an interview will be contacted.
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CAD/GIS TECHNICIAN I
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the CAD/GIS Technician II or III, or the Director of Development
Services, performs various duties related to drafting/mapping.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
1. Prepare drawings of a civil, cartographic, topographical or planning nature;
2. Make investigatory field trips and translate observations onto plans and drawings, and
make calculations, as required;
3. Process information contained on “as builts” into various City maps, plans, record
books, etc.;
4. Maintain property and right-of-way information on various plans;
5. Operate reproduction, copying and manual drafting equipment, etc.;
6. Assist members and other City departments with information requests, plot plans, etc.;
7. Other related duties, as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Secondary school graduation;
2. One to two years’ specialized training in drafting/mapping and Computer Assisted
Drafting at a recognized technical institution;
3. Minimum of two years’ related experience;
4. Experience in both manual and computer-assisted drafting and mapping (i.e.
Microstation) and Geographic Information Systems experience (i.e. Geographics);
5. Computer experience, preferably in a Windows environment, with Microsoft Office
products;
6. Ability to operate related equipment;
7. Ability to work independently and to accomplish tasks and assignments;
8. Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the public;
9. Good written and oral communication skills;
10. Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence.
The above statement is a general description of the principal functions of the job identified
and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may
be inherent in the job.
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CAD/GIS TECHNICIAN II
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the CAD/GIS Technician III or the Director of Development Services,
performs various duties related to developing and maintaining the City’s CAD/GIS and
working effectively with internal and external clients.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
1. Compile, interpret and process data from various sources (i.e. Orthophoto, legal survey
plans, engineering survey notes, plan-profile drawings, air photos, building plans, site
surveys, and sketches);
2. Maintain and update cadastre base map and all related mapping and GIS data (i.e.
Zoning, OCP, Addressing etc.);
3. Maintain and update engineering drawings and related GIS for water, sanitary, and
storm infrastructure;
4. Maintain and upload current Mapping/GIS files to various websites related to: City
MapGuide system, ‘Emergency 911’, and ICIS (Integrated Cadastral Information
System);
5. Maintain and update statistics for internal and external users;
6. Assign and record street addresses;
7. Provide Mapping/GIS data and drawings, including presentation-ready graphic materials
to a variety of City departments, the general public, outside agencies, developers and
consultants;
8. Interpret and compile information from a variety of sources including working drawings
and files for use by other City Departments, outside government agencies, developers
and the general public;
9. Assists with drafting/drawing preparation for capital works projects including asconstructed drawings and documentation;
10. Research and provide information for contaminated site profiles, in conjunction with
other City Departments;
11. Assist in the supervision of the work of a CAD/GIS Technician I, as required;
12. Other related duties, as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
1. One or two-year certificate/diploma in CAD/GIS Technology at a recognized technical
institution;
2. Two years GIS experience in a municipal setting;
3. Two years experience in CAD (Microstation, Geographics and Descartes);
4. Manual drafting training and experience;
5. Graphic design experience in Jasc Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and proficient in
Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, and Publisher);
6. Ability to interpret field notes and "as built" drawings;
7. Ability to operate related equipment;
8. Ability to work independently and to accomplish tasks and assignments;
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9. Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the public;
10. Good written and oral communication skills;
11. Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence.
The above statement is a general description of the principal functions of the job identified
and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may
be inherent in the job.