Long Point Region Conservation Authority ,Assistant GIS Technician (Summer Student)Jobs in Canada

Organization: Long Point Region
Conservation Authority

Job
Type:
Seasonal

Location: Tillsonburg, Ontario ON

Deadline: Mar 29, 2015

Website: http://www.lprca.on.ca

The Long Point
Region Conservation Authority invites applications for the Assistant GIS
Technician. The successful candidate will assist the Watershed Services
Department in a variety of tasks relating to developing and populating spatial
databases, hazard mapping, data management and map preparation to support
programs of the Conservation Authority. This job placement will provide an
opportunity for youth to build skills and confidence, get valuable work experience
and connect with an employer.

Responsibilities:

• Assist
  with the compilation, manipulation, maintenance and map preparation of
  Conservation Authority data in support of all departments/programs.
• Perform
  on-going spatial data maintenance, modeling, or analysis, using advanced
  spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
• Create,
  maintain or modify existing GIS databases.
• Enter
  data into GIS databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry,
  keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or
  automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital
  data.
• Collect
  data in the field using surveying equipment, GPS units and/or other
  specialized equipment; working outdoors will be required.
• Perform
  routine office tasks including data and file management and library
  organization.
• Working
  knowledge ofEmployment Standards Act,Occupational Health and Safety Actand
  WSIB requirements.

• Candidates
  must be eligible to work in Canada, be a resident of Ontario and be 30
  years of age or under
• Must be
  returning to school full-time in the fall

• Currently
  enrolled as a full-time student in Geomatic Studies, Geography,
  Environmental Studies, or like program at an accredited University or
  College.

• Proficiency
  with ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Ability
  to read and comprehend topographic maps and engineering drawings.
• Ability
  to follow specific instructions, work independently with limited
  supervision, and display initiative and a high level of self-motivation.
• Ability
  to multi-task and work cooperatively in a team framework is also required.
• Ability
  to use sound judgment and play close attention to detail.
• Computer
  skills and experience with GIS and databases are necessary.
• Possess
  a valid driver’s license.
• Must
  provide a satisfactory police record check and drivers abstract.