Forestry GIS Technician

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the GIS domain is seeking a GIS Technician in Prince George to provide mapping products and spatial analysis. Candidates will manage GIS projects and develop data sets using industry-standard software. The role requires a strong background in GIS and experience in project leadership. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment and the chance to work on impactful projects within the forestry sector.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in GIS required.
• Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) and programming languages.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage spatial data sets and database systems.
• Lead GIS projects from conception to completion.
• Prepare and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

GIS software utilization

Database management

Spatial analysis

Project management

Communication

Independence

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Geographic Information Systems

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcMap

ArcGIS Online

Python

Arcade

Visual Basic

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.
• Preferably located in BC

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Gis Technician • Prince George, British Columbia