Mapping / GIS Resource Specialist (IT, Computers & GIS)

Full Time

  True North Forestry Consulting Ltd

  Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada

True North Forestry Consulting Ltd. (TNFC) is seeking a full time Mapping/GIS Resource Specialist as part of a resource management team providing service to industry and government.

Duties may extend into some resource based technical field work depending on qualifications of the applicant and work load. True North projects include management of a community forest land base, woodlot license management, private land development, and management, mapping and information systems support for related businesses.

You:

  • Must be trained and experienced in forestry based GIS and mapping technologies including ArcMap, QGIS and CAD programs.
  • Forest or other natural resource professional / technician or demonstrated experience and training.
  • Up to date with current mapping / GIS processes and technologies.
  • Skilled in data translation, processing and geodatabase construction and maintenance.
  • Ability to construct and manage data warehouses for various clients.
  • Familiarity with BC government resource applications and permitting platforms for example ESF.
  • Possible use of World Construction Set for visual rendering of resource impacts.
  • MS Office Suite, and Avenza PDF for handheld devices.
  • Design and implement schemas for resource field data collection.
  • Compilation of field data into technical maps and drawings for resource permitting including cutting permits, road permits, licenses of occupation.
  • Ability to interpret client needs and produce great products in a timely manner.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a resource team.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve issues.
  • Willingness and desire to learn new things.
  • Ability to identify opportunities and bring new perspectives and ideas to the team.

Us:

True North was founded in 1991 and has a long term, solid track record of providing management and technical services to industry, government and private land owners. We are staffed with professional, friendly and dedicated individuals who function as a team for the benefit of our clients.

Nakusp, BC is a town located on the Arrow Lakes between the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges of the West Kootenays. Our town offers a great and healthy outdoor lifestyle full of social and recreation opportunities both winter and summer.

Compensation

Pay is commensurate with experience and is negotiable. Benefits available.