Geographical Information System (GIS) Technician

Join my clients team as a GIS Technician with their First Nations Engineering services group.. You will play a crucial role in supporting the ongoing maintenance and dissemination of data and applications in the GIS environment. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Engineering, you will collaborate with various departments to ensure their GIS information needs are met on a day-to-day basis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a GIS Technician, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ongoing spatial data maintenance, dissemination, and end-user support.
• Generating maps and other GIS reports and information products.
• Providing technical expertise in asset management.
• Creating as-built Nation drawings using AutoCAD.
• Compiling and organizing GIS data from maps, databases, and other sources.
• Collecting field data using Global Positioning System (GPS) units.
• Collecting and converting mapping resources and data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Experience in analyzing spatial data in a municipal and First Nations environment.
• Ability to translate client requirements into appropriate GIS reports and thematic maps.
• Knowledge of modern component-based GIS tools and methodology for Nation and utility GIS use cases.
• Familiarity with SQL (Structured Query Language) Databases and ArcGIS is an asset.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD as related to municipal infrastructure mapping.

Education and Experience:

• Two-year College Diploma in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Sciences, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in developing and maintaining GIS data, including the use of ESRI (including ArcGIS) software and Global Positioning System (GPS) units for data collection.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license.
• General knowledge of First Nation culture.
• Current criminal records check.
• Previous work in the Indigenous community is an asset.

Compensation:

$75,000 - $95,000 Annually (Based on education and experience)

• 3 weeks vacation + Christmas time off
• 10 sick days
• up to 7.6% pension match
• Group Benefits

If you are a motivated professional seeking an opportunity to contribute to the dynamic field of geographic Information Systems, we invite you to apply for the GIS Technician position. Join us in making a positive impact on the ongoing development and management of GIS resources for our organization.

The position will be filled based on requirements and candidate qualifications. However, the priority will be granted to First Nations Members and those with previous experience in the Indigenous Community.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• First Nation: 3 years (preferred)
• Analyzing Spatial Data: 5 years (preferred)
• GIS: 5 years (required)
• ArcGIS: 5 years (required)
• SQL: 3 years (preferred)
• AutoCAD: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person