The duties and responsibilities of the GIS & Asset Management Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:
GIS & Spatial Data Management – 40%
- Create, maintain, and update County GIS datasets, spatial asset inventories, maps, and web-based GIS applications to support planning, operations, and decision-making.
- Collect, validate, and manage spatial data from CAD, GPS, aerial imagery, and field surveys, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Develop custom maps, dashboards, and digital visualization tools for internal departments, Council presentations, and public communication.
- Support the integration of GIS data into departmental workflows, including planning, infrastructure management, and emergency services.
- Maintain and improve GIS web services and applications, ensuring they meet user needs and enhance access to spatial data across the organization.
- Provide technical support and respond to GIS-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
Asset Management Program – 40%
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the County’s asset management program, including asset hierarchy, data collection, and lifecycle planning.
- Conduct field inspections, data collection, and condition assessments of municipal infrastructure assets.
- Maintain and update asset databases and software systems, ensuring accuracy and integrity of information.
- Analyze asset data (condition, age, risk, criticality) to support long-term planning, budgeting, and infrastructure replacement strategies.
- Assist in preparing reports, plans, and recommendations for senior management and Council regarding asset performance, risk, and investment priorities.
- Coordinate with other departments to identify data gaps, optimize maintenance practices, and integrate asset management data into capital and operational planning.
- Support the preparation of Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) and ensure accurate recordkeeping of asset documentation.
Administrative – 10%
Provides quality customer service as the main point of contact for County mapping, GIS and Asset management inquiries.
- Review operating practices, department data management, and recommend improvements where necessary and within approved budget and established policies.
Other Duties– 10%
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ensure that Westlock County’s Health and Safety Program as well as Occupational Health and Safety’s standards are followed.
- Promotes a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all government regulations, and Health & Safety policies and practices. Participation in the County’s Joint Health and Safety Committee as required.
- This position may be called to perform duties as required by the Director of Emergency Management during a State of Local Emergency
