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The Town of Bridgewater is currently seeking a Special Projects GIS Technician to join our team.

The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact employment@mjsb.ca or call 902-543-4651.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The GIS/Survey Technician Intern is a 16-week, term position to digitize the Town’s cemetery maps. This role will also assist the Engineering Department in capturing location data for infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities:

• Collects G.P.S. data for cemetery plots, headstones and other key monuments.
• Maintains and updates all cemetery plot databases and spreadsheets.
• Collects location data using ArcGIS Field Maps and a survey grade GPS system.
• Maintains survey equipment and tools.
• Liaises with other Town departments.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of asset management programs for the Town and Public Service Commission (PSC).
• Collects and maintains data relevant to the Town Cemetery and other Town and/or PSC asset management programs.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety in the performance of all duties and tasks.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety in the performance of all duties and tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Certification and Experience

• Post-secondary certification in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), Surveying, or Geomatics Engineering Technology. Or other related post-secondary education.
• A high level of comfort with ArcGIS Pro
• Experience using a survey grade GPS system
• Experience with database management
• Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder
• Experience with ArcGIS FieldMaps

Personal Attributes

• Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
• Ethical conduct
• Initiative
• Responsibility and accountability
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Reliability and dependability

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 16-week term, non-union position
• Operates out of the Town Hall main office (60 Pleasant Street)
• Regular hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per week)
• Work outside of regular office hours may be required in order to meet operational demands.
• Requires a satisfactory criminal record check.
• Wage: $25.00/hour plus vacation pay

Please review the Special Projects GIS Technicianposition description for for additional details.

Applications are to be submitted no later than Friday, May 22, 2026 no later than 12:00 p.m.