Service Area: GIS, Mapping & Information Management

Location: North Vancouver

Reporting to: Senior Manager

Start Date: May 1, 2023 (Flexible)

Closing Date: Open until Filled

COMPANY 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, primarily indigenous communities. The GIS Technician Co-op will join a dynamic team of professionals and support the production of a range of geospatial deliverables associated 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
• Setup and manage geospatial tools to support field reconnaissance
• Assist with other projects and duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

 Education/Experience:

• Currently enrolled in 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

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 ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online
• Familiarity with and commitment to practice effective data management procedures and standards
• Current knowledge and understanding of latest GIS trends, applications and data technology
• 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
• 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 emailing your cover letter and resume to gis@inlailawatash.ca. Applicants of Aboriginal ancestry are strongly encouraged to apply.

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