GIS Technician (IT, Computers & GIS)

Full Time

  Live Crown Forestry Ltd

  Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Live Crown Forestry Ltd. (est. 1995) is a Natural Resource Consulting firm located in Prince George, BC. 

Live Crown is looking for individuals that will assist in increasing our capacity to meet the demands of our client base.

The successful applicants will focus on quality, positive relationships and maintaining a healthy work environment.

The following position is available immediately:

Working within a supervised team environment, the candidate will be responsible for the creation, editing, maintenance and transfer of all spatial datasets within our ArcGIS for Desktop environment. The candidate also will provide general support and assistance within the office environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Creation, editing and maintenance of spatial datasets within an ArcGIS for Desktop environment
• The conversion and transfer of data from and to field collection devices
• Ensuring GPS data collection devices are prepared for field crew surveys
• Follow business processes and procedures and assist the GIS manager to ensure final products are consistent, correct and produced in a timely manner to meet goals and deadlines for clients
• Maintenance of field collection devices
• Maintenance of office equipment; plotters, printers, photocopiers, etc.
• Entry of completed tasks within Dovico time management software
• Design and produce map products to client specifications

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient in ArcGIS for Desktop, Effigis EZTag and EZSurvey, Oziexplorer, Trimble Data Transfer utility, and Google Earth
• Familiar with GPS data collection, manipulation and production
• Preference will be given to individuals with current experience using ArcGIS for Desktop
• Successful completion of a University or equivalent course(s) or ArcGIS Desktop Associate certificate(s) an asset.

Candidates are eligible for training where necessary.

NOTE: This Position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. 

Compensation

Our Salary /Compensation packages are commensurate with experience. The wage range is $25 to $30 per hour depending on experience and proven abilities.