GIS / Survey Technician

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Salary Or Wage: $39.47 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Geomatics/Survey Technician Diploma or post-secondary education in GIS, Geography, or a related field
• ESRI Certification or equivalent education/experience
• 3 years’ experience collecting geographic utility field data, and gathering and monitoring of spatial field data, including municipal utility, services and cadastral
• 3 years’ experience in developing GIS and Asset Management Systems and building 3D terrain models
• Holds a valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5)
• Computer science/IT services experience considered an asset
• Local Government experience considered an asset
• Membership with or eligibility for membership with the ASTTBC is considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Canadian Spatial Reference System, NRCAN Precise Point Positioning Service, Integrated Cadastral Information Society, BC Digital Road Atlas and ParcelMap BC
• Knowledge of the Canadian Next Generation 911 (NG911) adoption, implementation and data maintenance requirements as per the National Emergency Numbering Association (NENA) data standard
• Demonstrates ability to design, develop, and maintain complex GIS applications
• Demonstrates ability to work with many of the ESRI suite of software products including ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Enterprise and legacy products including ArcGIS (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, WebApp Builder etc.)
• Demonstrates superior keyboarding skills to perform computerized drafting, produce reports/graphic materials
• Demonstrates ability to plan and organize projects to produce cost effective and quality results
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task effectively, possesses exceptional time management and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to design, execute and document Extract, Transform and Load workflows to support external key actors
• Demonstrates excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills especially as related to computer information systems
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lift, carry or organize equipment and supplies as required
• Ability to work safely within both a field and office environment

List of Duties

• The qathet Regional District Corporate Administration Department is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the full-time, unionized position of GIS/Survey Technician.
• Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Information Technology, the GIS/Survey Technician is accountable for providing a diverse range of technical support services related to the mandate and core service offerings of the Technical Services Division.
• Services range from the collection and processing of asset data through to the development of Asset Management Plans for each Regional District Service, as well as providing technical and administrative support regarding capital delivery and disposal projects.
• The Division is accountable for maintaining data within the Regional District’s asset management application(s), as well as developing and maintaining the Regional District’s Geographic Information System and geodatabases.
• The Division provides corporate-wide technical services to support Regional District day-to-day operations and activities (e.g. IT systems, software applications, end-user technical support, mapping services).
• The GIS/Survey Technician is accountable for applying GIS technical expertise within a local government environment to develop and maintain the Regional District’s Geographic Information System and Data.
• The GIS/Survey Technician provides services related to field surveys, GIS data collection and management, data entry, and data manipulation.
• The GIS/Survey Technician works within a highly collaborative environment to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of the Regional District’s Asset Management Program.
• As a member of the Technical Services Division, the GIS/Survey Technician is also accountable to provide services related to computerized information systems, internal and external mapping services, and other technical services related to supporting the day-to-day operations of the Regional District, as directed by the Manager of Information Technology.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a covering letter and resume detailing experience and qualifications pertinent to this position in confidence to: Caleb Allen, Manager of Information Technology, qathet Regional District, 202-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, B.C. V8A 2L2

Deadline for applications: Friday, April 4, 2025, 4:30 PM

A detailed job description is available at qathet.ca/careers.