GIS Technician

Cabin Resource Management Ltd.

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cabin Resources Management Ltd. has built a foundation of experience and dedication to quality and innovative solutions in four main divisions: forestry, wildfire, heritage and geospatial. We are currently looking to add a GIS Technician to our company.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Geographic Information Systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience working on timber development contracts or with a forest licensee
• Demonstrated experience editing, manipulating and interpretating GPS data in relation to forestry cut block development.
• Understanding of spatial data standards and how to apply them to specific contracts.
• Experience working in an LRM environment, including versioning.
• Experience utilizing QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Web Applications.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude, keeping informed on the latest geospatial technology and respective applications to the natural resource sector.
• Exceptional ability to communicate with multiple team members
• Demonstrated organizational skills related to data archiving, change tracking, structure, and other management standards.
• Domain knowledge of forestry: understanding of forest management and forest ecology and the ability to interpret a forest policy and management guidance in spatial and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Capturing, converting, editing and maintaining spatial data for multi-phase timber development contracts.
• Spatial and tabular data entry into government corporate databases and systems.
• Interpreting and visualizing remote sensing data including, LiDAR, satellite and drone data.
• Production of mapping products including; Recce Maps, Site Plans, Cruise Maps and Appraisal Maps.
• Conducting spatial analysis in support of timber development such as MDWR analysis, ECA calculations and visual impact assessments.
• Work with forestry planners to develop customized geospatial solutions and automate repetitive tasks.

Benefits

• A positive, dynamic and inclusive work environment for everyone
• Wage and biannual profit share based on experience, competency, safety and length of service
• Training and professional development allowance
• Extended medical and dental benefits
• RRSP contributions after one year of service
• Flexible holidays and 20 cm snow rule for winter shredding

What This Job Offers

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