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- Databases
- Analysis skills
- No university degree
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
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GIS Technician

Onsite Engineering Ltd.
Courtenay, BC

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Job details

Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

Extended health care
Relocation assistance
Dental care
Vision care

Skills

ArcGIS
Class 5 Licence
Geography
QGIS
Quality management
Databases
Analysis skills
Civil 3D
Communication skills
Python
Time management
GIS

Full job description

Company Overview:

Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC. We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government and industry. We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part. We have purposely built our company to allow our senior professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work.

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Senior Geoscientist in our Courtenay Office, the successful GIS Technician will support projects across the resource, municipal, energy, and mining sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in maintaining geospatial databases, performing spatial analysis, and providing technical support to engineers and project managers. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout British Columbia.

Major Job Functions:

Prepare, maintain, and update GIS databases, geodatabases, and spatial datasets for engineering and environmental projects.
Produce high-quality maps, figures, and web-based mapping products to support reports, proposals, regulatory submissions, and other client deliverables.
Collect, compile, and validate spatial data from survey, GPS, LiDAR, remote sensing, CAD, field investigations, and external data sources.
Perform spatial analysis and geoprocessing to support infrastructure planning, transportation studies, environmental assessments, terrain mapping, and land development projects.
Integrate GIS data with engineering design and drafting platforms, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
Support quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of spatial information.
Assist project teams with field data collection, mobile GIS workflows, and GPS data management.
Develop and maintain GIS standards, workflows, and documentation.
Prepare technical summaries and visual presentations for clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and public consultation processes.
Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental scientists, and other technical specialists on multidisciplinary projects.

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

Experience with QGIS and the OSGeo4W software stack is considered an asset.
Experience developing and maintaining GIS production standards and workflows to support consistent map deliverables.
Strong understanding of GIS data governance, organization, and quality management practices.
Experience setting up and managing small-scale spatial databases and integrating GIS applications with GPS/GNSS technology.
Experience working with and managing LiDAR datasets.
Exposure to workflow automation through Python or other scripting tools is considered an asset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Self-motivated with a proactive and positive approach to work.
Demonstrated commitment to client service and project success.

Education and Experience:

Diploma or Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum two (2) years of GIS experience in engineering consulting, municipal government, natural resources, environmental consulting, or a related industry. This requirement may be waived for candidates with an Advanced Diploma in GIS or equivalent experience.
Proficient with desktop GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS Pro.
Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to project sites throughout British Columbia as required.

Salary:

$60,000–$90,000 annually plus benefits. Actual compensation within this range will be based on experience, education, technical skills, certifications, and overall qualifications.

Benefits Summary:

Flexible working arrangements.
Competitive salary.
Great career advancement opportunities.
A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP matching.
Interesting and diverse project work.
Relocation assistance.
Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development opportunities.

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