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Planning/Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician

Town of Grand Falls-Windsor
Job Description

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DUTIES

· Assist with policies to guide and control the long-term development of the Town so as to achieve the common well-being of the community

· Assist with objectives to guide the future development of the Town and preparation of plans for the orderly development of the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor

· Advise and assist all Municipal Departments, outside Government authorities, agencies and the public on matters pertaining to the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Municipal ICSP, Development Regulations and the development application process.

· Prepare information and advertisements relating to zoning, land use and development matters.

· Prepare and process maps, graphics, displays and visual presentation of a planning on development nature.

· Assist in determining the feasibility of proposed land use developments.

· Ensure compliance of Council’s regulations and conditions of permits.

· Maintaining the Town’s GIS Planning and Mapping Modules

· Assist with implementing GIS in other Town Departments as required.

· Interpret air photography, legal land surveys and Topographic Maps to prepare accurate and detailed information for parcels of land.

· Generate reports and products for geographical database and related systems as required.

· Create drawings for various presentations/reports.

SALARY

As per CUPE Local 1349 Collective Agreement (2025-$31.69 per hour)

QUALIFICATIONS

· Completion of a Technical Diploma in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Drafting or Building Technology or a degree in Planning from a recognized post-secondary institution.

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Municipal Planning environment.

· Must have training or experience Cartography, Drafting, CAD/GIS.

· Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable Municipal, Provincial, and Federal codes, regulations and laws applicable to planning, development and administration. (For example: Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Municipal Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, Development Regulations, the Urban and Rural Planning Act and Municipalities Act)

· Familiarity with TatukGIS, Townsuite Mapping and Townsuite Planning would be an asset.

· Valid Class 5 NL Driver’s License.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $57,669.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person

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