GIS Technician

About the Opportunity

Our growing Kelowna office is looking to add a capable, hardworking GIS Technician to our team. Are you keen to benefit from the support of industry professionals while working on exciting and inspiring projects that make a visible difference in many communities?

Coupled with the diverse learning and project experience opportunities, do you see yourself excited to contribute to…

• Collaborating with team members to integrate GIS technology into project workflows.
• Collecting, processing, and analyzing spatial data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Creating and maintaining detailed maps, spatial databases, and geospatial datasets to support project requirements.
• Conducting spatial analyses to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within data, providing actionable insights for project development.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and visualizations to effectively communicate geospatial findings to clients and team members.
• Supporting project teams in field data collection efforts using mobile data collection tools as necessary.
• Staying updated with the latest GIS technologies, tools, and best practices to continually enhance the company’s GIS capabilities.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to GIS software and data.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be a graduate of a bachelor's degree in geography, geospatial science, environmental science, urban planning, or a related field, and/or a GIS diploma or advanced GIS certificate, with 1-2 years of experience working with GIS in a professional setting.

The core skills that will help you succeed here include:

• You are proficient in ESRI software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or Portal.
• You have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex spatial data and provide practical solutions.
• You are a self-starter who can work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
• You take pride in producing high-quality work and possess a strong attention to detail.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.
• You are strongly organized and have excellent attention to detail.
• You are familiar with database management and basic programming or scripting skills.
• Experience with Python, Arcade, and other software programs is considered an asset.

About Us

Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.

At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.

Our Commitment to You

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple teams? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here’s what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits. You’ll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage, and more. This position will have a salary range of $68,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The range is negotiable based on your skillset and experience.
• Paid Time Off. We encourage all team members to take time off to recharge. Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year.
• Learn and grow. Your professional growth & development is supported here. You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more.
• Work with Interdisciplinary Teams. Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, interdisciplinary teams to deliver important projects for our clients and their communities.
• Flexible Hours & Work Environment. You have a life outside of work. We offer flexibility in your work schedule and work environment to help you do your best work and meet your commitments.
• Saving for the Future. To help you achieve your long-term retirement goals, we offer a Long-Term Matching Program that matches your contributions (up to 5%) to an RRSP or TSFA.
• Support through Transitions. You will be supported through life’s moments and transitions, big or small, including top-up for parental leave for both biological and adoptive parents.
• Create Lasting Community Impact. 98% of Urban Systems employees believe that the work we do is important. Join a team of like-minded leaders and work together to bring impactful community projects to life!

How to Apply

If this describes your background, skills and attributes, please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn’t describe you exactly, but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline for applications:Friday, November 29, 2024, at 9:00 am PST

All resumes are reviewed by someone on our recruitment team. If you have individual needs or requirements and request assistance throughout the application process, please get in touch with our recruitment team by email at recruiting@urbansystems.ca so we can better support you.

Urban Systems is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do you. We are looking for candidates with their own unique talents. If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills outlined in this job posting, tell us why you’d be a great fit for Urban Systems in your cover letter!