GIS Summer Student - Temporary, Full-Time

GIS Summer Student - Temporary, Full-Time

Employer: City of Fernie

Salary: $23.18/hr

Terms: Summer Student, Temporary, Full-Time

Start Date: Early May

The City of Fernie is currently accepting applications for a GIS Summer Student position. This student position is full-time from early May to the end of August with potential for extension to October 2025.

The City of Fernie is a small resort municipality nestled in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern British Columbia. The City has a robust enterprise GIS system that is embedded in many aspects of city operations using both desktop, portal and cloud-based solutions. The student will have an opportunity to be exposed to and get involved in GIS projects, including supporting the City’s digital transformation to ArcGIS Enterprise, and operational work related to asset management, service delivery, and communication and public engagement in the areas of civil engineering, public works operations, parks and facilities operations, land use planning and development and fire and emergency services. The student will work in a shared workspace environment under the direct supervision of the City’s senior GIS Technologist II.

Duties and Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education in a technical program with a focus in GIS.
2. Experience working with computer assisted mapping techniques, relational database systems, programming methods applicable to the work and of the software programs and hardware components of the geographic information system such as the ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, Python, FME and Autodesk products.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of mapping principles, techniques and materials, simple mathematics, coordinate geometry, drafting, and survey computations.
2. Ability to maintain a variety of records, reports and information systems related to the work.
3. Knowledge on designing, coding and testing programs and subroutines on the geographic information system.
4. Ability to provide guidance and training to internal GIS users as required.
5. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and FME.
6. Computer skills including knowledge and experience working in an MS Office environment.
7. Can demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effectively communicating and working with others.
8. Demonstrated ability to tactfully handle confidential inquiries and information.
9. Effective organizational skills.
10. Interest in technology and keeping current with advancing technology.

Additional Information:
The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.

Wages are in accordance with CUPE Local 2093 ($23.18/ Hour). This is a non-benefited position, working 35-hour work weeks, with limited time off available.

This posting will remain open until filled. Detailed applications containing RESUME and COVER LETTER should be addressed to: careers@fernie.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

To Apply: Please use the contact information as directed in the listing.

Via Email - send detailed applications containing RESUME and COVER LETTER to: careers@fernie.ca, Attn: Chantal Chown, Business Systems Manager

The City of Fernie strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, City of Fernie will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.