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mapping technician

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - GIS Mapping Technician

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Employer details Regional District of East Kootenay

Job details

19 - 24 Avenue SouthCranbrook BC V1C 3H8Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335Fax: 250-489-3498GIS Mapping Technician Cranbrook or Columbia ValleyNestled within the beautiful Rocky and Purcell Mountains, in the southeast corner of British Columbia, the East Kootenay region is a four-season destination. The region boasts unlimited year-round outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, golfing, boating, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, mountaineering, white-water rafting, and snowmobiling. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) serves over 60,000 permanent residents and approximately 25,000 to 30,000 seasonal residents. The region is diverse, home to several unincorporated communities, eight municipalities, and four First Nations communities.Under the supervision of the Engineering Services Manager, the GIS Mapping Technician performs technical work to implement and maintain the digital mapping system as part of the overall Geographic Information System (GIS). This position could be based out of either our Cranbrook or Columbia Valley offices.Qualifications and Experience: Two year diploma. One year advanced diploma in Geographical Information Systems. Three years Geographic Information Systems experience. BC Driver?s License.Key Skills and Abilities Ability to conceptualize, plan, implement and document systems and workflows. Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Engage with fellow employees, the public and outside agencies in a courteous manner. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Experience with design, integration and implementation of server-based enterprise GIS solutions. Knowledge of GIS software and other related software. Organize work schedules to meet deadlines and priorities. Troubleshooting ability. Experience with common coding languages used in GIS web applications, scripting and databases. Understanding of server configurations and components. This is a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) Union position with a starting hourly rate of $43.32/hour with an increase to $45.48/hour after a successful 6-month probation period, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.If you are interested in joining an organization with a reputation of being a great place to work, and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to submit a resume and cover letter, with references, no later than 4:30pm, Thursday May 29, 2025 to:The Human Resources DepartmentEmail: hr@rdek.bc.ca [MS Word format or PDF]Please quote: 2025-11 Information on our organization and copy of complete job description are available on the RDEK website (www.rdek.bc.ca/careers). We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.