Planning/Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician (Permanent, Full-Time)
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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 in 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.
Interested persons are asked to submit a resume stating qualifications and experiences to:
HR Officer
careers@townofgfw.com
Posting Date: September 11, 2025
Position will remain open until filled.