GIS Technician I - Regular Full-time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on January 8, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: U001 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Information Technology Job Description: Join a ???Community of Communities??? ??? the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth. The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time GIS Technician I to join our team of professionals in the Corporate Administration Division, Information Technology Department. Reporting to the Manager of Geomatics Services, you will be responsible in this unionized position for researching, compiling, analyzing and entering geographic and associated non-graphic data from legal source maps, drawings and related documentation; as well as entering information into a computer database, producing computer assisted base, legal and utility servicing maps and related materials as required. You will be familiar with the output of GIS information to create various end-products, including CAD files, computer plots, and various other personal computer graphics programs, and prepare maps and graphic presentations of various sizes, scales and materials. Your education will include completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by courses in GIS at a recognized post secondary institution, plus some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge in the operation of computer based mapping programs, including GIS, CAD, and digital terrain modeling; as well as knowledge of the computer assisted mapping techniques, operation of personal computers, digitizers, and other related equipment is necessary. A valid BC Class 5 (full-privilege) driver???s license is required. The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $24.96 - $29.35 per hour, plus benefits. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your r??sum?? quoting competition file # U001, along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to: Human Resources Division, Township of Langley 20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately we are unable to accept resumes via email at this time. The closing date for this competition is by 4:30 pm, Friday, January 22, 2010. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Educational Requirements: Your education will include completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by courses in GIS at a recognized post secondary institution, plus some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Web Address: www.tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: January 4, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: January 8, 2010 04:30 PM Back