Posted on January 10, 2007 - GC438
Company: Peace River Regional District
Position: GIS Technologist
Location: Dawson Creek, BC
Salary: $24.09 per hour
Contact Name: Bruce Simard
Deadline: January 31, 2007
Job Description
PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
Dawson Creek, BC
Career Opportunity
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technologist
Web site: www.peaceriverrd.bc.ca
The Peace River Regional District has a challenging position for an energetic and enthusiastic person with GIS skills. The ideal candidate must have technical skills in GIS, Cartography and Computer Programming. Must be team oriented, flexible and will possess strong organizational and communication skills. The GIS Technologist is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of digital geographic data of the organization, such as the 911-House Numbering database and PRRD cadastre. The technologist will also be involved in corporate access to GIS data, web-based GIS application development & maintenance, mapping support for Emergency Planning, Field Services and Planning. Applications used by this position include Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) & Mapping, GIS software and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). This full-time union position reports to the GIS Coordinator with a 35 hour work week @24.09/hr plus benefits.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications/Experience:
• Minimum qualification is Grade 12 graduation with demonstrated superior skills in Mapping and GIS or GIS certificate or University degree.
• Preferred candidate has 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience
• Experience using CAD software (AutoCad and MicroStation), database programming in MS-Access and SQL Server
• Programming languages such as VB, VBA and Java is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge in GIS and cartographic principles and practices.
Other Information
Applications with Cover Letter and Resume marked “GIS Technologist” will be received by Bruce Simard, Director/Development Services, until 4:30 p.m. January 31st, 2007 at:
Peace River Regional District
Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8
Fax: 250-784-3201
Email: prrd_dc@peaceriverrd.bc.ca
We thank you for your interest in the PRRD, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Applications via email, fax or mail will be accepted
Peace River Regional District
PO Box 810
1981 Alaska Avenue
Dawson Creek, BC
V1G 4H8
(250) 784-3201
Homepage - www.peaceriverrd.bc.ca
E-Mail - prrd_dc@peaceriverrd.bc.ca
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