Geographical Information System (GIS) - Summer Student

Infrastructure, Planning & Growth Management / Geomatics & Mapping
Multiple Vacancies (Up to 3) | Non-Union
Competition # 26-T-08

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

The Geographical Information System (GIS) Summer Student position provides support to the Geomatics Division in various projects maintaining and developing the City’s GIS infrastructure. Tasks will include on-screen digitizing, data entry, recording and archiving, building and maintaining databases, field data collection, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of data received from external sources and other GIS related tasks.

This is a temporary full-time position from May 2026 to September 2026.

Qualifications

Requires an individual currently enrolled in a College Diploma program in advanced GIS. Have a working knowledge of terminologies and concepts of cartography and GIS, relational database management systems (RDBMS) and knowledge and experience using Esri products. Knowledge of MS Office Suite including Excel and Access required. Ability to perform a variety of routine clerical tasks related to engineering work, including filing, record-keeping and other duties as required. Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with others; ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers as well as co-workers. Must have a high attention to detail and standards. Must be able to carry out task individually or as part of a team. Self-motivated and disciplined.

Salary

$25.96 per hour

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by email to recruiting@peterborough.ca quoting competition # 26-T-08 no later than 11:59 p.m. midnight on Thursday March 12, 2026. 

To ensure your application is considered, please follow these steps: 

• Prepare one file only (PDF or Word) that includes both your résumé and cover letter. 
• Name your file with your first and last name (e.g., JaneSmith comp#.pdf). 
• Include the competition number in the file name, and email subject line 

We thank all applicants for their interest in the City of Peterborough. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require accommodation.