Geomatics Data Intern

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This position will include tasks that support the improvement of geospatial data within the Geographic Information Branch. You will:

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About the job

• investigate and resolve data issues, assist in quality control and maintenance of spatial and tabular data;
• assist in the review, geo-referencing and loading of boundary spatial and tabular data into the corporate system;
• review digital mapping to a variety of other hard copy and digital records to assess and document the spatial accuracy of boundaries and cadastral fabric; and
• provide GIS support by digitizing, analyzing, preparing and processing boundary data.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
• Proof of full-time enrolment in a recognized post-secondary college or university or graduation within the last five years; and
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in a maximum of two placements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of basic surveying and basic surveying language
• Familiarity with GIS concepts
• Ability to use AutoCad and Modules and ESRI ARCGIS and modules
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Access and Word
• Ability to research and organize information independently
• Good communication skills to write reports and deal with peers
• Ability to work with relational databases with minimal supervision, in a team environment
• Good organizational and time management skills

Please Note: The successful candidate will begin at the base-level pay rate and will move up in the pay scale in accordance with the OPSEU collective agreement.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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