GIS Technologist

Position Details

Requisition ID : 4031

Affiliation : CUPE Municipal

Position Type : Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings : 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours : 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift / Work Schedule : Monday - Friday

Department / Branch : Corporate Services, Asset Management

Job Location : Fort McMurray

Pay Level : PL13

Start Rate : $ 53.16

Permanent Rate : $ 62.65 (Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)

COLA : Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd / mm / yyyy) : 31 / 01 / 2026

Closing Date (dd / mm / yyyy) : 15 / 02 / 2026

Posting Type : Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

About The Department

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our Corporate Services Division—a cornerstone of our municipal operations. Keep the engine running—with excellence.

From IT and Accounting to Asset Management and Taxation, our Corporate Services Division supports the entire municipality. This division ensures we remain fiscally responsible, operationally efficient, and ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

If you're ready to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where your skills make a difference, this is your space to grow.

General Description

Under general supervision, the GIS Technologist effectively liaises with business units to provide accurate and detailed GIS mapping and data solutions for the municipality. The incumbent will utilize advanced tools in GIS information management systems to perform cartographic, analytical, and administrative GIS work. This work includes the production, digitization, procurement, and maintenance of GIS datasets including the development of workflow modeling, scripting, automation for projects, and data stored within the authoritative enterprise GIS databases.

Responsibilities

• Create paper, electronic, and interactive web maps utilizing advanced tools in GIS.
• Perform a variety of geospatial analyses including statistical analysis, network geometric analysis, cluster analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Provide assistance and subject matter expertise with all geospatial data requests including generating reports, automating tasks, data collection, spatial data relationships, GIS software use, online mapping solutions, coordinate systems, geometric calculations, lidar technology, remote sensing, and air photo interpretation.
• Consult with internal clients regarding mapping requests to determine scope, vision, and objectives and present work which is aligned with the confirmed requirements.
• Analyze and present risk assessment to client departments regarding the proposed release of mapping information and data.
• Maintain thorough and detailed comprehension of the municipality’s spatial datasets in order to provide accurate solutions to information requests.
• Model data for effective spatial database storage.
• Create GIS data by digitizing, collecting, and manipulating data and information from other sources.
• Extract, transform, and load data.
• Join / relate spatial and non-spatial data.
• Clean and maintain data.
• Document assumptions, methods, and processes.
• Maintain skills and knowledge and pursue learning opportunities and ongoing professional development to remain current with industry software, technology best practices.
• Field data collection and observation as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Education And Experience

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To apply

Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca. Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.

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