Summer Student - GIS Assistant Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,IT/Tech

Requisition  

Department:
Finance and Corporate Services Department, Planning, Development & Building Department

Multiple Positions

Affiliation:
Non Union/Non MPE

Salary Information: $18.451 - $19.940 per hour (2026 rates of pay)

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Summer Student Recruitment

Application Close: 28/02/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance and Corporate Services Department is responsible for the delivery of integral services to ensure the organization achieves operational excellence and corporate priorities. As a trusted advisor and respected partner, the department leads the management of human resources, technology transformation and services, supply, fleet services, payroll, pensions, and benefits, and is accountable for handling all the City’s financial affairs. Our foundation is built on collaboration, continuous learning, innovation and open dialogue.

The mandate of Information Technology Services is to create business value by providing innovative and strategic technology solutions for the business operations of the City of Ottawa.
You are responsible for assisting on data and software aspects of corporation's GIS project initiatives and assisting with supporting operational GIS functions including:

Collecting, reviewing, and updating the City spatial or GIS data used as part of enterprise business processes and services;

Assisting in the maintenance and support of GIS related corporate applications, desktop and mobile GIS software (primarily ESRI);

Working with GIS staff on various tasks and projects as needed; and

Performing other GIS related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary Student - completion of second year college or university. Applicants enrolled in studies with educational emphasis on GIS courses/programs will be considered for this position.

Minimum of 1 year but less than 2 years of related experience is required, including demonstrated experience in an ArcGIS or CADD environment and experience in reading and interpreting engineering plans, imagery and topographic maps

KNOWLEDGE

Must have knowledge and experience with ESRI desktop software (i.e. ArcGIS 10.8.1 or higher, or Arc Pro 2.9.1 or higher)

Must have knowledge of GIS data concepts (i.e. topology, relationship classes, spatial referencing systems)

Knowledge and experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS for Field Maps, and Survey
123 would be an asset.

Knowledge and ability to program with GIS software related languages (Python, Arc Py, Arcade, SQL) would be an asset.

Knowledge of relational database management systems (RDMS), including Esri’s geodatabase technology, would be an asset.

Experience with MS Office (O365, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).

Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to follow general guidelines and task instructions.

Ability to research problems and develop a solution.

Solid oral and written communications and interpersonal skills, including participating in meetings and presentations.

Works well within a team environment.

Ability to interact with a variety of people.

Ability to prioritize and work independently.

Organized and thorough, with strong attention to detail.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement:

Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.

Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.


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