GIS Developer Student

Western Forest Products Inc. • Campbell River, BC

9d • CA$4,600 - CA$5,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Western Forest Products is seeking a GIS Developer Student to join our Corporate Timberlands Office in Campbell River, BC for Summer 2027. In this role, you will work closely with the Information Technology (IT) and GIS teams to support the development, configuration, and continuous improvement of enterprise GIS solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, web application development, GIS administration, and business process improvement initiatives. The position may be offered as either a 4-month term for students returning to school or an 8-month term for recent graduates, depending on candidate availability and business requirements. This is a great opportunity for students and recent graduates in GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines who are looking to gain practical experience with enterprise GIS technologies. We are looking for motivated and dependable individuals who are passionate about technology, problem-solving, and delivering quality solutions. You have a positive attitude, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy learning new technologies.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program in GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Experience through coursework, projects, or work terms creating web maps, dashboards, or GIS applications.
• Basic understanding of GIS application development concepts and enterprise GIS environments.
• Familiarity with relational database concepts; experience with Oracle or other relational databases is an asset.
• Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, SQL, or other programming languages through coursework or projects is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous GIS, software development, or co-op work term experience is considered an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration, configuration, optimization, and support of an ArcGIS Enterprise environment.
• Create and support image and map services through performance monitoring, tuning, and usage analysis.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of GIS applications using ArcGIS Enterprise technologies.
• Create and maintain web maps, feature services, dashboards, and other GIS resources.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities for GIS solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and user support materials.
• Collaborate with IT and GIS teams to identify opportunities and implement improvements to enterprise GIS systems and business processes.

Benefits

• Pay from $4,600 - $5,100 per month based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
• 4% Vacation pay in lieu
• Living Out Allowance
• Relocation Assistance
• on-the-job training
• continuing education

What This Job Offers

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