Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician
(Temporary, Full-time) 

Parkland County has a Temporary, Full-time summer position available for fourteen (14) weeks from May 7 to August 10, 2012. This is a developmental position appropriate for post-secondary students looking for experience in managing spatial data. Reporting to the Supervisor, Geographic Information Services, you will assist with special projects and provide Technical CADD and ArcGIS support to the GIS Area.  The GIS Technician shall assist with projects such as CADD data conversion, as-build plan digital conversion, geographic feature and geodatabase update and cleansing. This position will use MicroStation CADD and ESRI ArcGIS applications to enter, convert and clean spatial data.

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• -Grade 12 Diploma supplemented by enrollment in a Geographic Information Systems Certificate/Diploma program.

-Previous experience with office operations is an asset.

-Experience with ESRI ArcGIS and MicroStation applications is required. 

Further information concerning this position can be obtained by calling Della Clish, Supervisor, Geographic Information Services at (780) 968-8888 ext. 8394.

Additional Information:

• -Interested candidates are invited to forward their application/resume, quoting the Competition Number, to:
  Human Resources, Parkland County, 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1 or fax to 780-968-3232, -mail to employment@parklandcounty.com

 -Please note that if you are applying by email, ensure that your resume is sent in either a Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.pdf).

 -Parkland County has a nepotism policy in effect which limits the consideration of employees’ relatives for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information on this policy (including the definition of a relative under this policy).

 -For further information on our organization, please visit www.parklandcounty.com

 -We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and will be used for Parkland County employment opportunities only. The personal information that you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.