GIS CO-OP STUDENT (1 Position)
Reporting to: Manager of Asset Management
Department: Engineering
Classification: Summer Student; Unionized
Salary Range: $19.48/hour as per Schedule “B”
Starting Date: May 2025
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m. January 24, 2025
Why City of Woodstock?
Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city's many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

• Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
• Competitive Wages,
• Option to join a Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions (9%) are matched by the City,
• Training opportunities to support you in this role,
• And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with field work using Trimble Handheld GPS and Terrasync software to capture and authenticate municipal infrastructure.
2. Extract attribute data from engineering and building drawings or inspection notes.
3. Edit ESRI geodatabase feature datasets, shapefiles and tables.
4. Map layout creation for all City departments.
5. Scan and digitize engineering records.
6. Conduct data gap analysis between GIS datasets and the Asset Management System
7. Other office/field duties within the Engineering Department may be assigned, as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing a post-secondary education in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Urban Planning, Environmental Design and Planning or equivalent.
• Experience using Esri products including ArcGIS Desktop and extensions, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online is required.
• Knowledge of GPS data collection principles and/or experience reading civil engineering drawings would be an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of municipal asset management systems would be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning and organization skills.
• High attention to detail and data entry are essential.
• A valid Ontario driver's license (minimum Class G), in good standing and reliable vehicle.

Working Conditions:

• 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday.
• Municipal office conditions, subject to frequent interruptions responding to staff inquiries.
• Occasional work outside in all weather conditions.
• Usage of personal vehicle may be required depending on availability of City vehicles.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we're committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City's Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [email protected]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter and transcript via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.
We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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