2026-070 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek; Naughton; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP 5% match

EFAP program

Health insurance

Job summary

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek in Naughton, Ontario, seeks a GIS Technician to manage geospatial systems supporting legal claims, treaty research, negotiations, and environmental stewardship.

The role requires a college diploma or university degree in GIS (or related) and at least two years of GIS experience. You will develop maps, manage datasets, and assist with consultations and land stewardship projects.

Qualifications

• A college diploma or university degree in GIS, geomatics, geography, cartography, remote sensing, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of two years of GIS data management, spatial analysis, or geospatial application support experience.
• Experience with maps, spatial analyses, and geospatial data products using multiple data sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage authoritative geospatial databases and spatial datasets.
• Organize Boundary Claim, use-and-occupancy, Lands Recovery, territorial, environmental, consultation, and infrastructure datasets.
• Prepare maps and spatial analyses to support legal claims and treaty matters.
• Monitor Crown dispositions, mining activity, and development proposals affecting Atikameksheng interests.
• Maintain GIS inventories of Nation-owned lands and acquisitions.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS/GNSS, mobile GIS, and related equipment.

Skills

GIS data management

Spatial analysis

Cartography

Education

College diploma or university degree in GIS or related discipline

Job description

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2026-070

Position: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician

Department: Legal Claims & Negotiations

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $31- $42/HR- 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: November 4, 2026, at 4:00pm

AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AND BAND MEMBERS

POSITION SCOPE:

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician acts as the champion user of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek’s geospatial systems, programs, and equipment, developing and maintaining Nation-controlled geospatial information to support legal claims, Treaty and territorial research, strategic negotiations, encroachment monitoring, overlapping-territory analysis, Lands Recovery, consultation, environmental stewardship, infrastructure planning, and other authorized Nation uses.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A college diploma or university degree in GIS, geomatics, geography, cartography, remote sensing, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in GIS data management, spatial analysis, cartography, field data collection, or geospatial application support. Experience working with First Nations, lands and resources, infrastructure, environmental management, or legal claims is preferred.
• Experience preparing professional maps, spatial analyses, and geospatial data products using multiple data sources and formats.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and manage authoritative geospatial databases and spatial datasets.
• Organize and consolidate Boundary Claim, use-and-occupancy, Lands Recovery, territorial, environmental, consultation, and infrastructure datasets.
• Prepare maps and spatial analyses to support legal claims, Treaty matters, historical research, negotiations, and authorized litigation.
• Monitor Crown dispositions, mining and resource activities, development proposals, consultation matters, and other activities potentially affecting Atikameksheng interests.
• Maintain GIS inventories of Additions to Reserve (ATR) and non-ATR strategic lands, Nation-owned properties, and active land acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct authorized field data collection using GPS/GNSS, mobile GIS, drones, and related equipment.

We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.