GIS (Geographic Information System) Technician (IT, Computers & GIS)

Full Time

  DWB Consulting Services Ltd

  Lac La Hache, British Columbia, Canada

DWB is seeking applications for GIS Technician proficient with ESRI products in our head office at Lac La Hache. 

 Successful candidates will have a minimum of 2-3 years in resource sector including forestry, mining, oil and gas, and/or transportation industries with a current professional status with strong attention to detail and good written and oral communication skills.    The successful candidate must be able to thrive in demanding, fast-paced progressive work environment.

The successful candidate must be proficient and demonstrate strong ability but not limited to, the following tasks:

  • Generate, edit, and maintain topologically correct geospatial data in an ESRI ArcGIS environment.
  • Extract and convert geospatial data to be used in a multitude of formats that will aid in the workflows of field staff.
  • Implement field staff data into a standardized geospatial environment, congruent with specific standards.
  • Create and maintain geospatial models and scripts to improve efficiencies and standardize workflows using ArcGIS Modelbuilder and Python.
  • Design, improve, and maintain standardized mapping documents and geospatial data.
  • Build strong relationships.
  • Rely on organization skills to meet project deadlines.

In addition, the candidate must be:

  • Knowledgeable of GPS collection and post-processing procedures
  • Knowledgeable  of cartographic principles
  • Knowledgeable of autocad; microstation, MS office.

Compensation

DWB offers a competitive salary and a benefits package.