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GIS Technician

Location: Duncan, BC

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Job Description

Generous Forest Services (Genfor) is a full-phase natural resource management company based on Southern Vancouver Island. Headquartered in Duncan with satellite offices in Nanaimo and Port Alberni.  Genfor services include but are not limited to forest management and consulting, engineering, silviculture site plans, timber cruising and GIS analysis.  We also offer contract supervision of harvesting, log marketing, and LiDAR drone services across coastal British Columbia.  Our expanding client base includes community forests, woodlots, tree farm licenses, private land owners, government agencies and First Nations tenures.   

Genfor is seeking Senior, Intermediate and Assistant GIS Technicians to join our growing Mapping and Geospatial team. 

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Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will take initiative and work well independently or as part of our professional team.

 ​Preferred Qualifications:

  • Post‐secondary education with a degree/diploma in forestry or Advanced GIS

  • Extensive experience using ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, and other applications to perform Geospatial data capture, conversion, editing, and digital map production

  • Experience with Provincial geospatial information management standards and systems (e.g. VRI, RESULTS, FOM, TANTALIS, ParcelMapBC, etc.) related to Forestry and Land Management

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in or exposure to: forest engineering, timber development or silviculture   

  • Thorough understanding of Trimble GPS data collection, correction, and integration

  • Working knowledge of RoadEng

  • Ability to use Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive) in a cloud-based environment

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • A valid BC driver’s license

  • Applicants who are registered members, or are eligible for registration with the ABCFP as an RFT or RFP are preferred

 

Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge of network administration and troubleshooting

  • Programming proficiency in Python, SQL, JavaScript, and HTML

  • Understanding of UAV data collection and subsequent LiDAR and photography processing

  • Background in silviculture surveying and reporting

  • RESULTS and FTA submission preparation and reporting experience would be an asset

  • A Transport Canada Advanced/Basic Drone Pilot License would be an asset

  • An opportunity to work part-time outdoors is also available to interested qualified candidates

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