Forestry GIS Technician

Opportunity Type
Job Opportunity
Organization Website
https://wsc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WCH/job/Forestry-GIS-Technician_JR11413…
Deadline to Apply
Anticipated Start Date
Job Discipline
Skilled Trades
Region
North Coast & Nechako
Northeast
Type of Employment
Permanent

JOB SUMMARY: The GIS Technician will be responsible for providing mapping products and spatial analysis reporting to support operations.

Essential Functions:

  • Developing and managing large spatial and attribute data sets and experience with database management tools and applications
  • Managing projects and/or project components
  • Preparing and presenting recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Lead GIS projects from conception to completion including defining project scopes, timelines, and deliverables,
  • Creating, publishing, and managing map services
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload,
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Create, develop, and maintain spatial and attribute data bases used in Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, relational database management (RDBM) systems and other corporate business systems (FTA, Results, etc.)
  • Populate, maintain data integrity, secure access to restricted data, maintain linkages between databases and update databases as information becomes available,
  • Ensure clearances are follow provincial regulations.

 

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Position may require some outside travel.
  • Overtime hours is anticipated at peak operation months.

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Geographic Information Systems
  • Experience utilizing QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Story Maps, Collector, GPS, PSI Geomatica, programming in Python, Arcade & Visual Basic,
  • Experience in forestry GIS work
  • Ability to use Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive) in a cloud-based environment.
  • Ability to commute/relocate to Prince George, BC or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

 

Contact Name
Jessica Mckenna