GIS Technician (IT, Computers & GIS)

  West Fraser Timber Co Ltd (http://www.westfraser.com/)

  Smithers, British Columbia, Canada

Our Pacific Inland Resources division, located in Smithers, BC, is looking for an experienced GIS Technician. As part of the Woods staff, you will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an integrated Information System utilizing ArcGIS, ArcSDE and Oracle database. The position will also include analysis for strategic and operational planning projects.

GIS TECHNICIAN - SMITHERS, BC

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited post-secondary GIS program
• Experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS, Geodatabase, ArcSDE, Crystal Reports, FME
• Knowledge of RDMBS, SQL, in particular, Oracle database
• Familiarity with data management systems such as The Forest Manager would be an asset
• Experience with programming in Python, VB .NET and ArcObjects
• A clear communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Strong analytic and management skills
• Forestry education or forest industry background would be an asset

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the The Forest Manager (TFM) systems for the Woods department
• Perform GIS related analyses at both strategic and operational levels
• Assist Woods staff with TFM and GIS tasks
• Provide and maintain map templates for the end users
• Generate and provide TFM reports for all forestry applications
• Work with government and consultants to ensure data exchange standards are maintained

This position is based out of Smithers, BC and will remotely support our surrounding divisions.  The ideal candidate for this position will have appropriate education and training and 3 – 5 years of experience in the forest industry.

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