Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Technician | |
| Job ID | C4-4C-22-00-15-EC |
| Company | Urban Systems Ltd. |
| Location | Kamloops |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Date Posted | 2022-07-04 |
| Posted Until | 2022-08-03 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Miscellaneous |
| Description | |
| About the Opportunity Are you a recent graduate from a Geographical Information Systems related program? Are you passionate about creating meaningful impact in communities and helping to advance their goals? Our Urban Systems Kamloops office is searching for Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Technician, to join our team! As a GIS Technician, you will get to work alongside experienced GIS professionals, engineers, community planners, environmental professionals, and technologists across a wide variety of interesting projects. In keeping with our philosophy of "hands-on" learning and growth, you will be given as much freedom and responsibility as you demonstrate you can handle. In addition to the learning and project experience, you can: - Create and maintain spatial and tabular information using a variety of software platforms; such as ArcGIS, Excel, and other spatial data tools; - Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of GIS concepts, practices, and procedures; - Perform basic spatial analysis and geo-processing tasks; - Create basic maps to illustrate concepts and identify study areas; - Digitize maps and other related plans; - Perform QA/QC tasks; refine data entry processes as required; - Research, acquire, and import data layers from several different sources; - Develop and maintain documentation and metadata in line with company standards; - Actively support our municipal and Indigenous clients; and - Assist with other GIS tasks as required. About You Our ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a completed undergraduate or advanced diploma in Geographical Information Systems or Cartography. We are open to a wide range of programs including Geography, Natural Sciences, Planning, and/or Computer Sciences or other education and are looking for someone who possesses the following skills, strengths, and interests: - You enjoy working with people, it gets you energized and enthused - you can build rapport with different types of people quickly and understand the importance of building relationships. - You are excited about technology - you have a passion and aptitude to apply technology to solve problems. - You embrace a growth mindset - you are committed to and actively seek out opportunities to learn, grow and develop. - Strong service orientation - responding to requests efficiently and effectively, ability to take ownership and initiative. - You have a strong knowledge of ArcGIS Pro. - You are proficient with Spatial Analyst extension. - You have the ability to compose clear and polished cartographic products. | |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Click "Apply Now" If this describes your background, your skills, and your natural talents, please check out our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. Urban Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do you. We believe that diversity and unity among our teams leads to building vibrant communities. Deadline for applications: Monday, July 25th at 9:00 am PDT. |
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