GIS Technician

Come on down to the annual Prince George Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Roll-A-Dome, 2588 Rec Place Drive. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public. Position: GIS Technician Classification:Permanent, Full-time Salary:$30.00 - $34.00 Hourly Location:Williams Lake and six Tŝilhqot'in Communities Deadline:Until Filled The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is the official First Nations government serving the Tŝilhqot'in Nation. TNG is located in Williams Lake, BC and serves six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tŝideldel, Yuneŝit'in, Tl'etinqox, Xeni Gwet'in, and Tl'esqox. TheGIS Technicianrequires a broad technical knowledge of geography and geographic concepts as well as data management skills. TheGIS Technicianreports to the GIS Team Lead. TheGIS Technicianwill participate in map design, and spatial analysis related to nen (Water, Lands & Resources) planning, cumulative effects, and operational mapping. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team implementing strategies to progress the Tŝilhqot’in Nation’s title and rights under the Gwets’en Nilt’i Pathway Agreement and Nenqay Deni Accord. Key Responsibilities * Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the GIS team, Stewardship department, and Nen (land use planning) department to conduct geoprocessing and querying of spatial data, using a variety of GIS programs * Complete map layout design and production with a diverse range of themes (primarily land-use) * Follow established cartographic principles and standards, using appropriate symbology and classification methods to enhance readability * Generate reports from geographic databases and related systems, to meet the needs of the organization * Work independently, troubleshoot mapping issues as they arise, have good time management skills and manage several projects simultaneously * Other duties as requiredEducation and Experience * Must have minimum two-year diploma in GIS from a recognized institution * Must have minimum two years of work experience in a technical position in a GIS environment * Must have experience with ESRI products (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) * Must have Bachelor’s degree in planning, science, forestry, mining, or lands-related fields, e.g. Natural Resource Management, Land Use Planning, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or the right combination of experience and education * Experience with MicroSoft Excel, ArcGIS Online, ArcCollector, Survey123, and MicroSoft Access and/or Python would be an asset * Knowledge of the Tsilhqot’in territory would be an asset * Experience with land use planning and/or cumulative effects would be an asset * Ability to maintain confidentiality and be respectful of traditional practices * Strong initiative, and commitment to success * Excellent research, analysis and problem-solving skillsWorking Conditions * Travel may be required * Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware * Overtime as required * Lifting or moving up to 50lbs may be requiredPlease send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Jenai Nolin, Human Resources Generalist & Recruitment Tŝilhqot’in National Government 1729 South Lakeside Drive Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9 Email: jenainolin@tsilhqotin.ca Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - Section 16(1) Canadian Human Rights Act. Only those invited to interview will be contacted. Company: Tŝilhqot’in National Government Salary: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour Contract: PERMANENT