Job Description:

About the Role:
The Municipality of Rhineland is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented GIS & Asset Management Technician to support municipal infrastructure, drainage, and asset records. This is a full-time field-based position with a municipal vehicle provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field surveys of municipal assets including signs, culverts, drainage features, buildings, and equipment
• Survey municipal ditches and document site conditions
• Prepare and submit drainage license applications
• Collect accurate GPS coordinates and measurements of infrastructure and other assets
• Take clear photos and complete digital survey forms using a tablet or mobile device
• Maintain accurate logs, maps, and asset records
• Follow daily field routes as per requirements provided by Public Works Director
• Update and maintain GIS/Surveying/Drone equipment
• Communicate progress, findings, and issues to municipal management
• Represent the Municipality professionally

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Drone Operator’s License (preferred)
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Able to use smartphones/tablets and basic mapping/GPS apps/survey equipment/drone
• Willing and able to learn software programs
• Good communication skills and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, organized, and safety-conscious

Education and Experience:

• Experience with surveying, drainage work, GIS, or municipal field operations
• Preference will be given to applicants that have their CET or related designation or have work experience in a related capacity including survey design, engineering and drafting
• Education and/or experience with creating maps, layers and shape files (QGIS preferred but not necessary)
• Education and/or experience with design/drafting software such as AutoCAD
• Knowledge of provincial drainage regulations and licensing processes

Unique Position Requirements:

• This position will coordinate the drainage program, survey, design, GIS, engineering review, digital asset management functions for the Municipality
• The work requires the employee to exercise judgement, initiative and creativity while working under the framework of exiting legislation, by-laws, policies and procedures
• The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, tact and diplomacy and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, council, department staff and other external stakeholders
• The successful candidate may be required to make judgement calls that are within the established authority level of the position
• This position requires the completion of numerous projects and reports that are deadline driven and relied upon by others

What the Municipality Offers:

• Competitive full-time salary
• Municipal vehicle provided for work-related travel
• Training on municipal-specific surveying tools, drainage licensing, and asset management software
• Competitive pension and benefits package
• Stable, long-term municipal employment

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and contact information to the Public Works Director at craig.smiley@rhinelandmb.ca or drop it off at the Municipality of Rhineland office.

For questions, call 204-324-7510.

Deadline for applications is December 12, 2025, however this opportunity will remain open until filled.