**Requisition ID:**4177
**Affiliation:**CUPE Municipal
**Position Type:**Co-op Student
**Fixed Term Duration:**May 2026 - August 2026
**Number of Openings:**1
**Bi-weekly Working Hours:**70 hours bi-weekly
**Shift/Work Schedule:**Monday - Friday
**Department/ Branch:**Corporate Services
**Job Location:**Fort McMurray
**Pay Level:**PL 13 (80%)
Rate:$42.53
**COLA:Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted(dd/mm/yyyy):**14/03/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 29/03/2026
**Posting Type:**Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our Corporate Services Division—a cornerstone of our municipal operations. Keep the engine running—with excellence. From IT and Accounting to Asset Management and Taxation, our Corporate Services Division supports the entire municipality. This division ensures we remain fiscally responsible, operationally efficient, and ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges. If you're ready to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where your skills make a difference, this is your space to grow.

#GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a Co-op Student position working seventy (70) hours bi-weekly, from May 2026 to August 2026 within the GIS Branch of the Asset Management Department. This position is within the CUPE 1505 Bargaining Unit. Under close supervision, the Co-op Student, GIS Technologist assists in liaising with business units to provide accurate and detailed GIS mapping and data solutions for the municipality. The incumbent will utilize advanced tools in GIS information management systems to assist in performing cartographic, analytical, and administrative GIS work. This work includes the production, digitization, procurement, and maintenance of GIS datasets including the development of workflow modeling, scripting, automation for projects, and data stored within the authoritative enterprise GIS databases.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help create and update paper and digital maps using ArcGIS Pro and other GIS tools.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of GIS web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Survey123, and Story Maps to fulfill the needs of various municipal departments. Work on configuring, publishing, and refining web-based GIS solutions under guidance.
• Utilize FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) and ArcGIS Model Builder to enhance GIS automation and streamline data workflow.
• Under supervision, support Python scripting and GIS automation tasks, including basic data transformation, spatial analysis, and process automation.
• Aid with all geospatial data requests, including generating reports, data collection, spatial data relationships, GIS software use, online mapping solutions, coordinate systems, geometric calculations, lidar technology, remote sensing, and air photo interpretation.
• Assist in analyzing and assessing the risks for client departments concerning the proposed release of mapping information and data.

#QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze information from a variety of sources and accurately present in a concise manner.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Actively seeks to understand information communicated by listening and asking for clarification when needed.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion with municipal documents and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and productive work relationships.
• Organizes own workload and prioritizes requests to consistently complete assigned work on time.

#EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geomatics Engineering, or a related degree program with a concentration in GIS.
• Must be registered in a recognized Co-operative Education (Co-op) program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geomatics Engineering or a related degree program to be eligible for employment.

Candidates who are successful during the interview process will be required to provide the following documents:

• Proof of full-time enrollment in an approved Co-op program as outlined above.
• Contact information for two (2) Supervisory references.
• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.

These documents are not required at the time of application, however preparing and collecting these documents in advance will expedite the recruitment process for successful candidates.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.