As experts in municipal GIS, MuniSight has assisted many municipalities in their GIS Technician hiring process. The intent of this eBook is to provide your organization with supplemental information to accompany your current hiring processes.

How To Hire A GIS Technician
Choosing The Right Municipal Software
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Alberta Community Partnership (ACP)
Province
- Alberta
Amount
- 100% up to $200,000
Use Case
- Regional Collaboration
- Community Building
Deadline
Closed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP)
Province
- All
Amount
- Varies
Use Case
- Infrastructure, differing focus depending on province
Deadline
Ongoing
FCM Green Municipal Fund
Province
- All
Amount
- Varies
Use Case
- Variety of offerings including capital projects, studies, plans, and pilot projects
Deadline
Ongoing
Disaster Mitigation and Adaption Fund (DMAF)
Province
- All
Amount
- Varies
Use Case
- Infrastructure
Deadline
Passed, waiting for next intake to be announced
Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES)
Province
- Alberta
Amount
- Varies
Use Case
- Economic Development
Deadline
Closed
Alberta Municipal Internship Program
Province
- Alberta
Amount
- Varies
Use Case
- Capacity Building
Deadline
Opens Dec 2020
ICIP Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure
Province
- Alberta
Amount
- Varies – cost sharing across three levels of government
Use Case
- Infrastructure
Deadline
Closed
The Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI)
Province
- Alberta
Amount
- Funding Formula – See Link
Use Case
- Infrastructure
Deadline
Ongoing, but will end in 2021 – 2022
Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP)
Province
- Alberta
Amount
- Up to 30% of total eligible expenses per project, capped at $1.5 million
Use Case
- Solar Improvement
Deadline
Ongoing, but will end April 2022
Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP)
Province
- Alberta
Amount
- Up to 75% of project costs, based on population factors
Use Case
- Water / Wastewater
Deadline
November 30 for the following year
Water for Life (W4L)
Province
- Alberta
Amount
- Funding Formula – See Link
Use Case
- Water / Wastewater
Deadline
Closed
UBCM Asset Management Grant
Province
- BC
Amount
- 50% up to $15,000
Use Case
- Asset Management
Deadline
Sept 11, 2020
Local Government Infrastructure Planning Grant Program
Province
- BC
Amount
- 100% up to $5,000
- 50% over $10,000
Use Case
- Asset Management
Deadline
Summer 2020