GIS Technician

Wascana; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is seeking a GIS Technician in Prince Albert to support the Forest Service Branch. You will manage GIS data capture, build maps, and automate geoprocessing tasks using ArcGIS. The role emphasizes data quality, workflow design, and efficient project delivery.

The ideal candidate has GIS knowledge and a degree or diploma in GIS, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A technical diploma or undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems or related field.
• Ability to design and implement GIS workflows and data models.
• Strong data analysis and attention to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage data capture activities for GIS applications and create maps and spatial data products.
• Design and develop workflow models using multiple spatial datasets.
• Use ArcGIS and extensions to produce output datasets and maps for projects.
• Construct SQL queries to extract data and prepare statistical reports and maps.
• Automate routines to generate spatial datasets and geodatabase features.
• Develop procedures for data transfer, conversion, and management.
• Ensure adherence to applicable spatial data standards.
• Foster a productive and respectful work environment.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Project management

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

GIS diploma or degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has an exciting GIS Technician opportunityin the Forest Service Branch, located in Prince Albert. The ministry takes a team-based approach to protect Saskatchewan’s environment for the wellbeing of the province, its people, and its future. We use science-based solutions and environmental laws to help safeguard communities, protect our air, land, water, and habitat. We are committed to providing superior citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

As the GIS Technician you will:

• Manage data capture activities for GIS applications ensuring appropriate technology and protocols are used for data capture (e.g., digitizing, attribute entry) to create custom maps and other spatial data products for a wide variety of project applications;
• Design and develop workflow models for business processes that use multiple spatial and business datasets to produce output datasets and maps using various tools (e.g. ArcGIS software and extensions);
• Utilize GIS tools and data to spatially analyze and audit datasets to identify potential data gaps, overlaps and other errors;
• Analyze data from online systems by constructing SQL queries to extract data and prepare statistical reports and maps as required;
• Design and develop scripts and routines to automate the process of creating spatial datasets (e.g., shapefiles and geodatabase feature classes) from information stored in business databases and to automate repetitive geoprocessing tasks used in GIS analysis and the production of maps;
• Develop processes and documented procedures for the transfer, conversion, import and management of spatial and attribute data;
• Ensure that spatial data and map products created by the branch/ministry adheres to applicable standards; and
• Foster a productive, effective, healthy, and respectful work environment.
• The ideal candidate will have:
• Knowledge of the principles of geographic information systems;
• Ability to manage multiple projects by prioritizing work, multi-tasking and adapting to changing priorities; and
• Ability to use Microsoft software - Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Typically, the knowledge required for this position would be acquired through a technical diploma or undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems.

What we offer:

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);
• An inclusive work environment;
• Professional development opportunities.

About Prince Albert:

The beautiful City of Prince Albert is the third largest city in the province and is situated on the North Saskatchewan River in Central Saskatchewan. The City rests on the south bank of the river, which divides the province's aspen parkland from the boreal forest on the north bank. To learn more about Prince Albert visit:Move to Prince Albert! - City of Prince Albert (citypa.ca)