GIS - GIS Co-op Student

Job summary

The GIS Co-op Student will maintain, edit, and create digital municipal data while supporting various departments with geographic information. Responsibilities include updating infrastructure databases and producing standard or special-purpose maps and reports.

Job details

Position: Geographic Information System (GIS) Coop Student Salary: Grade 4, Non Union ($24.51/hr -2026 rate) Reports to: Executive Director - Development Services Purpose of Position: Working in the Community Planning Division, the Geographic Information System (GIS) Coop Student role will be responsible for maintaining, editing and creating digital data through special projects for the Municipality of Lakeshore. This position will provide geographic information to various departments within the Municipality and will assist in regular workflows and project Qualifications & Experience: Must be currently enrolled in a College or University in the field of Geography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technologist, Computer Science or related field of study; ESRI ArcGIS suite of products or certificate in GIS, is preferred. Knowledge & Skills: Working knowledge and experience in various software applications including Microsoft Applications such as ESRI ArcGIS suite of products, Office 365, Windows Operating Systems and Servers and SQL Server; Attention to detail required in creation of maps and in editing of spatial features within the database; Professionalism and confidentiality required at all times; Working knowledge of networking protocols and standards; Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment; Proven working experience in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with strong customer service orientation. Major Responsibilities: Creation, maintenance, editing, and acquisition of municipal data for all Departments within the Municipality Maintain and update of Municipal GIS infrastructure (ex. sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water mains) databases and applications. Creation of standard and special-purpose maps, plans, sketches and reports of various geographic data as requested by all Departments within the Municipality Any other duties as assigned. Decision Making and Judgement: Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director Development Services and other department heads. Works within established guidelines, policies, procedures, directives, bylaws and legislation. Physical Skill and Effort prolonged sitting, prolonged standing, bending, keyboarding, stooping, climbing, lifting 20 lbs (ex. Roll of plotter paper), driving Interaction Level: Internal: Daily contact with office staff and management With co-workers and other staff members to ensure provisions of timely information and services. External: Contact with regional GIS professionals Working Conditions: Environment Works within an office environment Control over Work Schedule 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week). Core Competencies (pick top 9 core skills required of this position) Accountable Cooperation Initiative Adaptable Critical thinking Problem Solving Computer skills Detail Oriented Creativity

What you’ll do

The GIS Co-op Student will maintain, edit, and create digital municipal data while supporting various departments with geographic information. Responsibilities include updating infrastructure databases and producing standard or special-purpose maps and reports.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university program related to Geography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or Computer Science. Proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS suite and strong attention to detail are required for this role.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• data management · Preferred
• Mapping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• GIS
• ArcGIS
• Data management
• Spatial analysis
• Mapping
• Database maintenance
• SQL Server
• Office 365
• Networking protocols
• Technical documentation
• Customer service
• Collaboration
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Workflow Management
• Prioritization
• Decision Making
• Detail Oriented
• Professionalism
• Customer Service
• Creativity
• Computer Science
• Critical Thinking
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Cooperation
• Microsoft 365
• Editing
• Team Oriented
• Civil Engineering
• Digital Data
• Community Planning
• Network Protocols
• ArcGIS (GIS Software)
• Geographic Information Systems
• Water Supply Networks
• Sanitary Sewer

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Engineering
• Administrative
• GIS Manager
• GIS Analyst
• Statistical, Mathematical and Related Associate Professionals
• Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
• Computer Occupations, All Other