Consus Management Ltd. is a distinguished resource management company with a primary office in Williams Lake, BC, and a secondary location in Vernon, BC. With specialization in various resource fields, our team of skilled resource professionals strives to deliver high-quality and efficient products to our clients.
At Consus Management, we are deeply committed to the principles of Truth and Reconciliation. We actively engage with our local Indigenous communities, fostering practical and tangible initiatives that promote healing, understanding, and collaboration.
Our company takes pride in its progressive and innovative approach to environmental management. We are dedicated to ensuring sustainable forests for tomorrow while implementing cutting-edge practices and technologies.
With a combined experience of over 100 years among our supervisory staff, we have a proven track record of excellence, innovation, and respect in the industry. We take pride in our ability to provide a range of services tailored to client requirements.
Currently Consus Management Ltd. is seeking a GIS Analyst and/or Senior GIS Technician AND an Intermediate and/or Junior GIS Technician to work in either the Williams Lake or Vernon Office.
Roles/ Responsibilities of GIS Analyst/ Senior Technician:
- Development and maintenance of internal GIS applications and data.
- Development and maintenance of mobile mapping/ web mapping applications, and web mapping customization.
- Design high-quality maps and visualizations for presentation and decision-making purposes.
- Use advanced cartographic principles to effectively communicate spatial information.
- Tool and script development to automate GIS tasks.
- Technical lead for GIS and Data solutions.
- Verify and check spatial information to ensure continuity, integrity, and compliance with standards.
- Perform spatial analysis and geoprocessing tasks to support our clients and internal staff.
- LiDAR processing, production, quality control, and post-processing and/or equivalent classification software.
- Train, coordinate and oversee the work of junior GIS technicians or team members.
- Lead GIS projects from conception to completion, including defining project scopes, timelines, and deliverables.
Qualifications for a GIS Analyst/ Senior Technician:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, or diploma in Geographic Information Systems with associated background in environmental GIS applications.
- Minimum of relevant experience in GIS, spatial analysis, and database management.
- Advanced GIS expertise and analytical skills (proficiency with Esri suite of software products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps, and Web AppBuilder).
- Capable of executing scripts, models, or macros in a geospatial environment.
- Proficiency with database programming languages such as SQL, Python and ArcGIS Arcade.
- Familiarity with data management systems such as the Land Resource Manager would be an asset.
- Passion and aptitude for solving problems and utilizing new technologies.
- Highly effective communicator, both written and oral.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Roles/ Responsibilities of Junior – Intermediate GIS Technician:
- Create, update, and manage geospatial layers and tabular information using a variety of software platforms.
- Create maps and map templates to support the GIS needs of our various clients.
- Analyze, interpret, and integrate data from multiple sources – maps, drawings, spreadsheets, and Google Earth.
- Perform basic spatial analysis and geo-processing tasks.
- Document procedures, workflows, and data sources for future reference.
- Maintain metadata for GIS datasets.
- Provide technical expertise and support with mapping requests.
- Manage time and workload effectively to achieve project objectives within budget constraints.
Qualifications for a GIS Technician:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, or diploma in Geographic Information Systems with associated background in environmental GIS applications.
- Strong understanding of GIS principles and concepts.
- Proficiency in using GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or other relevant tools.
- Understanding of spatial analysis techniques, including overlay analysis, buffering, and proximity analysis.
- Experience with GPS and field collection tools.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal for collaborating with team members, clients and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- GIS technology is continually evolving, so an ability to adapt to new tools and technologies is valuable.
What We Offer:
In addition to the opportunity to be part of our dynamic team, we provide:
- Flexible holiday policies.
- An industry-leading compensation package.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Dental and extended medical coverage.
- RRSP contributions (initiating after one year).
- A culture that promotes respect and inclusivity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds.
Application:
If you are seeking a full-time career in Geomatics with Consus Management Ltd., we invite you to apply today.
Please apply in confidence by e-mailing your resume and cover letter with the subject header “Consus-GIS Division Employment 2024” addressed to humanresources@consus.ca, attention: HR Manager. These positions will remain open until filled.
