SENIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST

City of Toronto

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 20 jours
  • Job ID: 58722
  • Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
  • Division & Section: City Planning, CP Urban Design
  • Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St. West
  • Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
  • Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $40.69 - $44.57, Wage Grade 11
  • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
  • Affiliation: L79 Full-time
  • Number of Positions Open: 1
  • Posting Period: 15-Aug-2025 to 05-Sep-2025
Major Responsibilities:Matrix Reporting relationship between the Graphics and Visualization Program Manager and the District Supervisor, the Sr. Design Technologist will provide direction to Design Technologists for the customization of software tools to enhance productivity, establish standards for file and data maintenance, and document working procedures for the creation of graphic products associated with planning and architectural communication. These products will include legislative mapping, thematic mapping and 3d visualization created from a variety of sources (client conference, site visit, data, text and/or images) using GIS, CAD and design software for publication and/or display.
  • Designs, prepares and maintains data for the production of maps, three-dimensional models and graphics using analytical (GIS) and design (CAD & Creative) software for print publication, display and digital distribution.
  • Prepares, maintains and verifies the Official Plan and Zoning By-law mapping.
  • Establishes standards for the creation and maintenance of base data, documents the working procedure, demonstrates and mentors proper techniques to other staff.
  • Retrieves, manipulates and translates data from a variety of file formats and sources.
  • Customizes hardware and software to enhance productivity.
  • Provides technical support and training for graphic applications to division staff.
  • Liaises with internal and external professional, technical and legal staff to discuss and obtain data for projects, community consultation events and evidence for TLAB/LPAT (OMB) hearings.
  • Provides support at community consultation events.
Key Qualifications:Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
  • Post-secondary education in an applied design or related programs, or the approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Considerable experience in an applied design field (such as GIS [Cartography/Geomatics], planning technology, architectural visualization and/or graphic design).
  • Considerable experience using software for mapping, drawing, imaging, three-dimensional visualization, rendering, presentation, data management and publishing including online/interactive publications (such as QGIS, ESRI, the Adobe Creative Suite, AutoDesk, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite).
You must also have:
  • Fundamental knowledge of architectural, visualization and cartographic design to apply in a municipal environment using technology innovatively.
  • Ability to create and produce maps and graphics to illustrate planning, built form, and urban design concepts.
  • Attention to detail, organization and prioritization skills to respond to deadlines/issues in an efficient manner.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills to provide troubleshooting support, interact with all levels of staff and external contacts and document working procedures.
  • Ability to mentor junior staff and work collaboratively with a team.
  • Commitment to customer service, performance quality and continuous improvement.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills are required.
  • Adaptable, flexible, innovative, and able to learn new skills in a multi-application environment. Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the regulations that apply to the job duties
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