Engineering​/GIS Technologist, Regular

Engineering/GIS Technologist, Regular Full-Time (up to
2)

Job Title:

Engineering/GIS Technologist, Regular Full-Time (up to
2)

Job Number:

J

Job Code:

09B294

Job Category:

Professional Engineers & Certified Technologists

** Please note the primary job assignment for these positions will be aligned to Civil Engineering duties/responsibilities **

Reporting to the Project Manager Infrastructure, the Engineer/GIS Technologist will perform the creation, maintenance and updating of paper and electronic records associated with City of Kingston assets. The incumbent will create original records/drawings for construction projects, update existing drawings and plans and maintain all record drawing information relating to Transportation and Public Works assets. These inventories will be maintained using Asset Management, database, geographic information system (GIS) computer aided design (AutoCAD), Cartegraph and other automated systems.

We design, build, and maintain Kingston’s core infrastructure, from roads and sidewalks to stormwater systems and bridges. Our team ensures projects meet safety, sustainability, and regulatory standards while improving the city’s functionality and quality of life.

Must provide superior customer service to City staff, the development/contractor community, residents and all other stakeholders, as applicable Perform civil drafting work to support transportation, engineering, parks and associated asset elements, construction sequencing, drainage design, plan preparation, drafting, identifying conflicts, specification selection, quantity calculations and cost estimates as well as assistance with reviewing roadway upgrades required for development applications Prepare drawings for construction projects, transportation, parks, and ancillary civil engineering works Create, modify, and maintain detailed 2D/3D civil engineering layouts using Civil 3D, focusing on pipe networks, corridors, surfaces, and alignments.

Create, modify, and maintain detailed as-built plans based on collected field data. Ensure all CAD drawings comply with City of Kingston drafting standards, zoning codes, and engineering regulations. Collaborate directly with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to finalize construction packages and resolve design discrepancies. Maintain an organized electronic filing system for all CAD drawings, project files, and revisions. Georeference, import, and convert Civil 3D datasets (.dwg)

into the Esri ArcGIS environment to maintain seamless data continuity. Assist in the preparation of documents and tenders for construction contracts Provide data custodianship responsibilities. Update and maintain all mapping, databases, asset management and enterprise GIS systems related to Department and Group asset inventories ensuring accuracy and currency Process applicable topographical survey data, the City’s Digital Imagery Program information and OBM mapping Provide basic technical assistance and training support to users of Department and Group systems/equipment Provide support to clients and other staff members such as engineers, administrative personnel and operational staff Respond to requests for drawing and mapping data and periodically carry out field verifications Other duties as assigned

Two (2) year diploma + One (1) year GIS graduate certificate or

Three (3) year college Civil Engineering Technologist Advanced Diploma or

Three (3) year university Geomatics degree

Three (3) years of demonstrated and related work experience

Expertise using AutoCAD (Civil 3D)

Experience using ESRI desktop software (Arc Map, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise), web-based platforms (ArcGIS Online, REST, json) and mobile applications (Workforce, Collector, Survey
123) GPS equipment, and FME considered an asset

Certified or eligible for GISCI (GISP) or OACETT (C.Tech or C.E.T) designations considered an asset

Strong communication and negotiation skills in order to direct and guide consultants, staff and developers and other business units within the City of Kingston and outside agencies for the purpose of relaying information and providing recommendations

Ability to read engineering drawings and…