Service Area: GIS, Mapping & Information Management
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Employment Status: Permanent
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

 

Background:

Established by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Inlailawatash is an innovative and growing company that provides a range of natural and cultural resource services to diverse clients. The company has five service areas: Tree & Vegetation Management; Ecosystem Restoration; Archaeology; GIS, Mapping & Information Management; and Renewable Resources. By placing the respect of Aboriginal and environmental values as overarching priorities for our business, Inlailawatash is truly unique. Visit inlailawatash.ca for more details.

 

Job Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and committed individual who is able to assist us with providing mapping and analysis services to a range of clients including other First Nations. The GIS Technician will join a dynamic team of professionals and support the production of geospatial deliverables associated primarily with use and occupancy studies, natural resource and archaeological projects.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create high quality cartographic maps
• Research, assemble and summarize data
• Scan, georeference and digitize features from paper and mylar maps
• Verify and check data to ensure continuity, integrity and compliance with standards
• Create, maintain and analyze spatial and attribute databases
• Operate large format printer and scanner
• Setup and manage geospatial tools to support field reconnaissance
• Construct visual materials for meetings, proposals, reports, conferences and presentations
• Draft and edit reports
• Assist with other projects and duties as required

 

Qualifications:

      Education/Experience:

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Geography, Natural Resource Management, Information Management Systems or a related field or concentration
• Completion of at least one GIS course at a recognized post-secondary institution
• Two or more years of related work experience is an asset
• Technical certificate in Geographic Information Systems is an asset
• Previous experience working in a First Nations community and/or organization is an asset

 

      Technical Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of GIS principles and mapping systems
• Familiarity with georeferencing and digitization techniques
• Training and experience with GIS-related applications including ESRI ArcGIS
• Experience with spatial analysis and modeling
• Familiarity with and commitment to practice effective data management procedures and standards
• Familiarity with GPS data collection and management
• Current knowledge and understanding of latest GIS trends, applications and data technology
• Understanding of GIS applications in archaeology
• Knowledge and experience with provincial fish, aquatic, wildlife, or terrestrial ecosystems spatial datasets or datasets similar in size and scope

 

      Cartographic and Presentation Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of map design principles
• Experience with the presentation of map products (reports, atlases, public outreach)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Artistic design skills – know how to make good-looking maps and other visual products

 

      Personal Skills:

• A high attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and existing methodologies precisely
• Ability to interact and work with others and communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Understanding and/or interest of First Nations history and perspectives

 

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume to: contact@inlailawatash.ca

 

Closing Date: Position open until filled.

 

We thank you for your interest in advance. Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.