GIS Assistant

Regional District of North Okanagan; Coldstream; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional District of North Okanagan is hiring a GIS Assistant for a seasonal position starting September 2, 2025. The role involves assisting with technical projects, particularly the Next Generation 911 initiative, and requires a background in Geomatics or GIS. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage with associated benefits.

Benefits

16% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a related program.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's license.
• Six months related experience in a technical role.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff with the Next Generation 911 project.
• Interpret maps, drawings, and property records.

Skills

Interpreting maps

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD

Basic knowledge of ESRI

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary program in Geomatics or GIS

Job description

The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, our residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work-life activities. With a regional population of 100,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities.

We have an upcoming opening for the student/seasonal position of GIS Assistant starting September 2, 2025 until approximately December 19, 2025. The successful candidate is enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program related to Geomatics or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and holds a valid Class 5 BC drivers license.

You have the ability to interpret maps, drawings and property records, basic knowledge of AutoCAD and ESRI and six months related experience in a technical role. You have an aptitude for learning new technologies, are accurate and detail oriented and capable of working with limited supervision.

Reporting to Manager, Information Services, the GIS Assistant will assist technical staff with a focus on the Next Generation 911 project.

Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with a wage of $22.56 per hour plus 16% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and all other benefits for an aggregate total of $26.17 per hour.

To view the detailed job description and apply for this position, please visit our website atrdno.ca/careers and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 25-17.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025.

Job Description

We thank all interested applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
No telephone or email enquiries please.