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GIS Summer Student (1 Position)Reporting to: Parks Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor
Department: Parks
Classification: Summer Student; Unionized
Salary Range: $19.04/hour as per Schedule “A”
Starting Date: April 28, 2025
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00pm January 15, 2025Why Woodstock?The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. 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. Job SummaryAre you looking for a hands-on role that allows you to get outside? Do you get excited about park planning, asset management, and the environment? If you want to work with a great team and take on new challenges, the GIS summer student role may be a good fit for you. This role will play a vital part in ensuring we have accurate, up to date information about the City's infrastructure and assets to help with tree canopy preservation, park development and future planning. Responsibilities
Working Conditions
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 via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.
Department: Parks
Classification: Summer Student; Unionized
Salary Range: $19.04/hour as per Schedule “A”
Starting Date: April 28, 2025
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00pm January 15, 2025Why Woodstock?The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. 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. Job SummaryAre you looking for a hands-on role that allows you to get outside? Do you get excited about park planning, asset management, and the environment? If you want to work with a great team and take on new challenges, the GIS summer student role may be a good fit for you. This role will play a vital part in ensuring we have accurate, up to date information about the City's infrastructure and assets to help with tree canopy preservation, park development and future planning. Responsibilities
- Assist with field work using Trimble Handheld GPS and related software to capture and authenticate park's assets,
- Edit ESRI geodatabase feature datasets, shapefiles and tables,
- Map layout creation for the parks department,
- Assist with the administration of site plan review, land planning, and park development.
- Be innovative and able to work independently in all weather conditions,
- Be able to problem solve and think outside the box,
- Work well with others and be able to train fellow employees,
- Have knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS 10-10.5 software.
- Knowledge of tree species and experience with tree inventory,
- A background in landscape architecture or planning knowledge.
Working Conditions
- Scheduled 40-hour workweek
- Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions, and office settings
- May be required to work overtime.
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 via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.
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