GIS Analyst

West Fraser • Chetwynd, BC

10h • CA$70,000 - CA$83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser Chetwynd Forest Industries Woodlands team has an opportunity for a GIS Analyst in Chetwynd. Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the GIS Analyst will take on a key role in strategic and operational forest management planning. Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the skills and interests of the successful candidate.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited post-secondary GIS program or Forestry program
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a dynamic, career-minded individual.
• Strong analytic and project management skills
• Be highly motivated with proven organizational skills.
• Experience using ESRI Products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcSDE and ArcGIS Online/Enterprise) and FME
• Knowledge of RDBMS, SQL, in particular Oracle database
• Experience with programming and/or scripting languages such as C#, Python, or Arcade

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with 3-5 years or greater of related experience.
• Forestry or other natural resource management experience.
• Familiarity with data management systems such as the Land Resource Manager (LRM).

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & quality control of spatial data in The Land Resource Manager (LRM) for the Woodlands Department
• Prepare & submit digital data to government to provided standards
• Work with Woodlands team on mapping, reporting, and analytical projects
• Support Woodlands team with LRM and GIS tasks
• Work with other licensees and consultants to ensure data exchange standards are maintained

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree