Posted on January 6, 2025 - GC1762

Company: Urban Systems
Position: GIS Technician
Location: Kamloops; Prince George
Salary: $62,000.00 - $73,000.00
Contact Name: Heather Dzida
Deadline: January 20, 2025

Job Description

Our GIS team is looking to add a capable, hardworking GIS Technician to our Kamloops or Prince George offices. Are you keen to benefit from the support of industry professionals while working on exciting and inspiring projects that make a visible difference in many communities?

 

Coupled with the diverse learning and project experience opportunities, do you see yourself excited about…

  • Collaborating with team members to integrate GIS technology into project workflows.
  • Collecting, processing, and analyzing spatial data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
  • Creating and maintaining detailed maps, spatial databases, and geospatial datasets to support project requirements.
  • Conducting spatial analyses to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within data, providing actionable insights for project development.
  • Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and visualizations to effectively communicate geospatial findings to clients and team members.
  • Supporting project teams in field data collection efforts using mobile data collection tools as necessary.
  • Staying updated with the latest GIS technologies, tools, and best practices to continually enhance the company’s GIS capabilities.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to GIS software and data.

Job Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will be a recent graduate of a GIS program, with a bachelor's degree, diploma, or certificate in GIS (or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience), with up to 3 years of relevant experience working with GIS in a professional setting.

 

The core skills that will help you succeed here include:

  • You are proficient in ESRI software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
  • You are passionate about producing polished and visually pleasing cartographic products.
  • You have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex spatial data and provide practical solutions.
  • You are a self-starter who can work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
  • You take pride in producing high-quality work and possess a strong attention to detail.
  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • You are strongly organized and have excellent attention to detail.
  • You are familiar with database management and have basic programming or scripting skills.
  • Experience with 3D Analyst and Spatial Analyst extensions, Python, Arcade, FME, and other software programs is considered an asset.

Other Information

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple teams? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here’s what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems:

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits. You’ll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage, and more. This position will have a salary range of $62,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The range is negotiable based on your skillset and experience.
  • Paid Time Off. We encourage all team members to take time off to recharge. Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year.
  • Learn and grow. Your professional growth & development is supported here. You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more.
  • Work with Interdisciplinary Teams. Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, interdisciplinary teams to deliver important projects for our clients and their communities.
  • Flexible Hours & Work Environment. You have a life outside of work. We offer flexibility in your work schedule and work environment to help you do your best work and meet your commitments.
  • Saving for the Future. To help you achieve your long-term retirement goals, we offer a Long-Term Matching Program that matches your contributions (up to 5%) to an RRSP or TSFA.
  • Support through Transitions. You will be supported through life’s moments and transitions, big or small, including top-up for parental leave for both biological and adoptive parents.
  • Create Lasting Community Impact. 98% of Urban Systems employees believe that the work we do is important. Join a team of like-minded leaders and work together to bring impactful community projects to life!

Urban Systems
501 - 121 5th Avenue


Kamloops, CA
V2C 6G4

Homepage - https://urbansystems.ca/
E-Mail - recruiting@urbansystems.ca

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