Posted on July 6, 2006 - GC377
Company: Treaty 8 Trbial Assoication
Position: Gis Advisor
Location: Fort St John, BC
Salary: Negotiated
Contact Name: Kieran Broderick
Deadline: July 14, 2006
Job Description
Description of Responsibilities:
o Aid in the storage and mapping of traditional use information;
o Consolidate information from traditional use and knowledge, oral history, archaeological reports, trapper knowledge, elders and environmental monitors for planning purposes;
o Ensure compatibility with government and industry databases in order to improve First Nations’ ability to exchange information with government and industry;
o Expedite the referral and permitting process through ongoing training and support for Treaty 8 First Nation Land Use offices;
o Facilitate better information exchange amongst industry, government and Treaty 8 First Nations;
o Provide participation in joint planning and management activities involving government agencies and Treaty 8 First Nations;
o Maintain a Geographical Information System using data from diverse government agencies and industry;
o Liaise with the GIS Technicians at the Oil & Gas Commission & other Government Ministries;
o Provide written and oral progress reports.
Job Qualifications
• Diploma in GIS and a Bachelors of Science Degree with five years experience or a Master of Science Degree and two years experience;
• Extensive experience with ESRI ArcGIS software, GIS hardware, web-based mapping technologies, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Office applications;
• A thorough understanding of computer information databases;
• Experience working closely with First Nation communities (would be an asset);
• Proven organization, communication and administrative skills;
• Familiarity with provincial natural resource tenure referral processes;
• Experience in land use planning and resource management.
Other Information
Treaty 8 Trbial Assoication
10233 100th Ave
Fort St John, BC
v1j 1y8
250-785-9800
Homepage - www.treaty8.bc.ca
E-Mail - kbroderick@treaty8.bc.ca
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