Ecofish Research Ltd. (www.ecofishresearch.com) is a leading environmental consulting firm, specializing in the assessment and monitoring of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. We have an immediate employment opportunity for an Environmental Technician with GIS expertise to join our professional team in Courtenay or Campbell River, BC.
Qualifications
• Technical Diploma or Degree centered on GIS and Environmental Sciences
• 1 or more years’ experience producing cartographic products, geoprocessing and creating and working with spatial data
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS 10 or equivalent suite of products and extensions
• Level one first aid, swiftwater rescue and electrofishing certificates are an asset
Skills
• Strong fieldwork background and physically capable of working in streams and remote locations
• Experience working with imagery and CAD drawings as well as strong knowledge of geographic coordinate systems and transformation methods.
• Proficient in analyzing spatial data.
• Well organized, motivated and self-managed, able to deliver on time in a diverse and often demanding multi-project environment with a high level of attention to detail
• Quick learner and flexible, easily adapting to new software applications, systems, and business processes
• Strong problem-solver able to address challenges with effective solutions that improve systems and/or relationships
• Good oral and written communication skills are an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with desktop software (Word, Excel)
We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, integrity, and hard work. Our compensation plan is competitive and there are great opportunities for growth and advancement. Salary for this position will be commensurate based on qualifications and experience. Interested applicants can send a resume and cover letter that clearly identifies their experience as well as three references to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2014. Only those applicants that are selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
- Posted by: Ecofish Research Ltd.
- Company: Ecofish Research Ltd.
- Province: Courtenay
- Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
- Job type: GIS
- Salary: n/a
- Job category: Technicians
- Tags: analyzing spatial data - ArcGIS - BC - British Columbia - Ecofish Research - Environmental Sciences - Esri - geographic - GIS - Research
- Job expires in: 45 days
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