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Geographic Information SystemsPerth CountyStratford, Ontario, Canada
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Geographic Information Systems

Perth County
  • CA
    Stratford, Ontario, Canada
  • CA
    Stratford, Ontario, Canada

À propos

Position: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Summer Student Start Date: May 4, Employment Status: Summer Student (up to 16 weeks Reporting To: GIS Coordinator Union Affiliation: Non-union Posting Date: February 3, Closing Date February 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm Contract Duration: May 4, 2026 – September 4, Position Summary: Perth County is recruiting for the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Summer Student. The GIS Summer Student will primarily consist of assisting in the maintenance and administration of the Corporation's GIS. Students will have the opportunity to work on a number of projects providing a full range of work experience and exposure to many of the varied duties of GIS staff working in a busy Municipal setting.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Create and update data in Esri's ArcGIS platform
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) on data products
  • Create maps (hardcopy and web-based)
  • Execute data requests with 3rd party contractors
  • Updating County's municipal addressing and 9-1-1 map material
  • Work closely with the GIS Coordinator and other staff in the development of enterprise datasets
  • Preparation of mapping and reports for ongoing projects and special projects that are being undertaken by various Departments
  • Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety practices and County of Perth policies and procedures are adhered to; wear any personal protective equipment required to ensure personal safety and report any known hazards and/or incidents in the workplace to the immediate Supervisor
  • Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Enrolled in a Geographic Information System (GIS) degree /diploma program at a University or Community College level
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with GIS databases and the Esri ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and related ArcGIS configurable apps such as Experience Builder and Survey123.
  • A valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle, as travel is required
  • Access to reliable internet access
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with County staff
  • Solid organizational and time management skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: $18.73
Those interested may submit their application online at by February 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received.
Interviews may be conducted virtually. No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. This posting reflects an existing summer student vacancy that we are seeking to fill.
To be eligible for summer student employment, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs program requirements:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
  • Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Compétences linguistiques

  • English
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