Geospatial Technologist, Drafting
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As the Geospatial Technologist in the Traffic Asset Information & Mapping section, you will create and maintain the City's geospatial data in accordance to established drafting standards and provide multidiscipline drafting, mapping, and visualization services. You will be responsible for spatial data/records maintenance, and for the production of transportation infrastructure related engineering graphics. Duties are performed in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) environments. Primary duties include:
- Create and maintain data sets, including as-built and design drawings, engineering specification drawings, presentations, and maps supporting a range of initiatives impacting mobility, transportation infrastructure and planning, and Transit LRT, to name a few.
- Create and maintain traffic signal, street lighting and other design/record drawings in accordance with The City's CAD Standards.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and other mapping software to generate a variety of engineering drawings and graphics.
- Design and produce mapping products, contract drawings, and various specialized presentation materials.
- Receive, translate, and merge data received from consultants and internal sources into City core data sets.
- Utilize FME/ArcGIS to maintain data sets and produce various maps.
Qualifications
- A completed 2-year diploma in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, Geomatics Engineering Technology, Applied Geographic Information System (GIS), or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of transportation-related drafting experience.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) is required.
- Advanced experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
- Experience with traffic signal and street lighting drafting would be considered an asset.
- Experience with AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation and Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), and familiarity with geospatial database utilization software (ArcGIS) would be considered assets.
- A Certified Engineering Technologist designation (C.E.T) or related would be considered an asset.
- Success in this position requires a high level of multi-disciplined drafting skills, communication, analytical and organizational skills.
- Must possess a client satisfaction oriented can-do work ethic.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Collaboration, Analytics, and Innovation
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 2808 Spiller Road S.E.
Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $40.18 - 53.76 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: August 8, 2025
Job ID #: 312403
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.
Geospatial Technologist, Drafting
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As the Geospatial Technologist in the Traffic Asset Information & Mapping section, you will create and maintain the City's geospatial data in accordance to established drafting standards and provide multidiscipline drafting, mapping, and visualization services. You will be responsible for spatial data/records maintenance, and for the production of transportation infrastructure related engineering graphics. Duties are performed in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) environments. Primary duties include:
- Create and maintain data sets, including as-built and design drawings, engineering specification drawings, presentations, and maps supporting a range of initiatives impacting mobility, transportation infrastructure and planning, and Transit LRT, to name a few.
- Create and maintain traffic signal, street lighting and other design/record drawings in accordance with The City's CAD Standards.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and other mapping software to generate a variety of engineering drawings and graphics.
- Design and produce mapping products, contract drawings, and various specialized presentation materials.
- Receive, translate, and merge data received from consultants and internal sources into City core data sets.
- Utilize FME/ArcGIS to maintain data sets and produce various maps.
Qualifications
- A completed 2-year diploma in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, Geomatics Engineering Technology, Applied Geographic Information System (GIS), or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of transportation-related drafting experience.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) is required.
- Advanced experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
- Experience with traffic signal and street lighting drafting would be considered an asset.
- Experience with AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation and Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), and familiarity with geospatial database utilization software (ArcGIS) would be considered assets.
- A Certified Engineering Technologist designation (C.E.T) or related would be considered an asset.
- Success in this position requires a high level of multi-disciplined drafting skills, communication, analytical and organizational skills.
- Must possess a client satisfaction oriented can-do work ethic.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Collaboration, Analytics, and Innovation
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 2808 Spiller Road S.E.
Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $40.18 - 53.76 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: August 8, 2025
Job ID #: 312403
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.